A 32-year-old primigravida is admitted with a diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy. Which nursing consideration is the highest priority when planning her care?

A client at 38 weeks’ gestation presents to the labor and delivery unit in active labor. Her prenatal records indicate a positive Group B Streptococcus (GBS) culture in her urine earlier in pregnancy. As the nurse prepares to administer IV antibiotics, the client asks, “Why do I need antibiotics during labor?” What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

The nurse is caring for a pregnant patient in hypertensive crisis with a current blood pressure of 194/124 mmHg.The orders state:For BP ≥ 160/110, give labetalol 20 mg IV push.Recheck BP in 10 minutes.If BP remains ≥ 160/110, give labetalol 40 mg IV push.Recheck BP in 10 minutes.For persistent hypertension after the second dose, notify the MD.After administering the initial 20 mg dose, the patient’s blood pressure is 178/110 mmHg.Based on the orders, what is the combined total dose of labetalol (in milligrams) the patient will receive?

Bailey, a 27-year-old G4P1 woman at 12 weeks’ gestation, reports several episodes of nausea and vomiting. Which nursing recommendation is most appropriate to help manage her symptoms?

You are counseling a patient about maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) testing. Which statement is the most accurate?

The nurse is caring for a patient with a suspected placental abruption. The nurses knows all of the following are signs of concealed hemorrhage except:

Rh factor incompatibility can occur in which of the following scenarios?

A nurse is educating a 32 week client on antepartum fetal testing (APFT). Which statement best explains the primary purpose of these tests?

A 36-year-old primigravida is attending her first prenatal visit. The nurse anticipates that multiple-marker screening may be offered to this client to assess the risk for which condition?

A high-risk labor client with severe preeclampsia progresses to eclampsia and undergoes a cesarean section.Which immediate postoperative finding indicates an increased risk for developing HELLP syndrome?