The postpartum client’s blood type is A negative and her new…
The postpartum client’s blood type is A negative and her newborn infant’s blood type is AB negative. The client received RhoGAM in her second trimester and another dose in her third trimester when the client was seen for possible placenta previa. The client is preparing for discharge and asks the nurse when she will receive her RhoGAM injection. The nurse correctly responds with which statement?
Read DetailsThe nurse is teaching a class on parenting. A parent asks ho…
The nurse is teaching a class on parenting. A parent asks how to promote positive self-esteem in their child. The nurse states that setting reasonable limits and promoting open lines of communication with the child will help foster a higher self-esteem. This answer is based on which parenting style?
Read DetailsThe laboring client suddenly experiences a drop in fetal hea…
The laboring client suddenly experiences a drop in fetal heart rate (FHR) from the 150s to the 110s. A vaginal exam reveals the presence of the fetal cord protruding through the cervix. Which action should the nurse do first?
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The pregnant client presents with vaginal bleeding and excessive nausea and vomiting. Upon assessment, the uterine height is greater than expected for gestational age and lab results reveal an abnormally elevated hCG level. Which term should the nurse expect to see in the client’s chart to most accurately describe the client’s condition?
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The client, who is 12 days postpartum, calls the doctor’s office and tells the nurse that she is concerned that she may have an infection because her vaginal discharge has been “whitish-yellow” for the past 2 days. Which response by the nurse is correct?
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