HESI RN · HESI Maternity · Complications in an Early Pregnancy
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The nurse is monitoring a woman with signs and symptoms of preterm labor. Which does the nurse include in the teaching plan?
Expert Explanatory Rationale
Correct Answer: Need to refrain from putting any objects in the vagina
The nurse is caring for a woman who is suspected of having chorioamnionitis. Which of the following are risk factors for chorioamnionitis? Select all that apply.
Expert Explanatory Rationale
Correct Answer: Changing cat litter
The nurse is assessing a client who has been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Which should the nurse monitor closely because of her diagnosis?
Expert Explanatory Rationale
Correct Answer: Urine for glucose and ketones
A nurse is caring for a client who is G1P0 and 36 weeks gestation who has been diagnosed with severe pre-eclampsia. Her blood pressure is 165/110. The physician has ordered hydralazine. The nurse knows she should do which of the following when administering this medication?
Expert Explanatory Rationale
Correct Answer: Get baseline blood pressure and pulse and monitor frequently during administration.
A client who is 30 weeks pregnant comes into the labor and delivery unit complaining of having a gush of fluid come from her vagina. Which complication is this client at risk for?
Expert Explanatory Rationale
Correct Answer: Fluid volume deficit
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