NCLEX RN· RN Maternal Newborn · Maternal Newborn NCLEX RN Questions
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The nurse is collecting the health history of a pregnant client. Which of the following conditions would not put this client at an increased risk of developing preeclampsia?
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Correct Answer: Frequent urinary tract infections
The nurse is providing care to an 11-week pregnant client who is complaining about hemorrhoids. The nurse recognizes that hemorrhoids can occur due to pressure on the rectal veins from the growing fetus. Which of the following measures is not recommended for alleviating hemorrhoid pain in this client?
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Correct Answer: Instruct the client to use mineral oil to soften her stools.
A client who is 35-weeks pregnant arrives at the emergency department complaining of heavy, painful vaginal bleeding. It would be a priority for the nurse to monitor the client for
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Correct Answer: abruptio placentae.
The nurse is caring for a client in labor. The nurse observes a fetal heart rate (FHR) pattern showing variable decelerations. The nurse recognizes that this FHR pattern could be caused by
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Correct Answer: prolapsed umbilical cord.
The nurse is caring for a pregnant client with a decreased alpha-fetoprotein level. The nurse plans to
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Correct Answer: notify the primary healthcare provider (PHCP) of the results.
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