A pregnant client admits to occasional heroin use. Which newborn complication is most likely associated with maternal opioid use?

A pregnant client is diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Which intervention is the priority for managing this condition during pregnancy?

A nurse is prioritizing care for a newborn in the NICU. Which intervention should be the highest priority?

A newborn is delivered to a mother with an active, untreated chlamydial infection. The nurse is preparing to administer routine newborn medications. What is the most appropriate intervention to prevent neonatal complications associated with chlamydia?

A postpartum client with a second-degree perineal laceration asks how to prevent infection at the incision site. The client states, “Im worried about getting an infection down there. What should I do?” What is the nurses best response?

A client is completing her obstetric history during a prenatal visit. She previously delivered a set of twins at 35 weeks, had one singleton full-term birth, one miscarriage at 10 weeks, and is now pregnant with triplets. What is her correct GTPAL documentation at this visit?

Which routine screening is recommended for women beginning at age 21, regardless of sexual activity?

A nurse is assessing a 34-week pregnant client with sudden-onset intense abdominal pain and dark red vaginal bleeding. Which additional finding would indicate worsening placental abruption?

The results of your patient’s ABGs just came in:  pH 7.6, HCO3 24, PaCO2 32.  What is your patient experiencing?

In order for tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) to be most effective in the treatment of stroke, it must be administered