A client comes to the clinic at approximately 10 weeks gestation with severe uterine cramping, moderate bright red vaginal bleeding, and open cervical os. The nurse suspects the client is most likely experiencing which type of miscarriage?
Read DetailsA nurse is preparing to administer cefazolin 2 g IV to a client with a bacterial infection. The medication is diluted in 100 mL of normal saline and is to be infused over 30 minutes. What is the infusion rate in milliliters per hour (mL/hr) that the nurse should set on the IV pump? Do not provide label [BLANK-1]
Read DetailsA client presents to her first prenatal visit at 13 weeks gestation. Her last pregnancy was complicated by preeclampsia but her current blood pressure is normal. What provider order will be implemented as a prevention measure for preeclampsia?
Read DetailsA 19-year-old female client visits the clinic for her annual wellness exam and asks the nurse about HPV screening and Pap smear testing. She is sexually active. Which information should the nurse provide regarding current screening recommendations?
Read DetailsThe nurse assesses a client who delivered 30 minutes ago and finds the client’s uterus is firm, she expresses 2 large clots, and there is a continuous flow of bright red vaginal bleeding. The nurse reassesses her again 30 minutes later and finds her uterus firm and at midline but her bleeding has increased to heavy lochia rubra. Which action should the nurse take first?
Read DetailsOn the 14th day postpartum, a client’s husband reports that his wife is not eating, not sleeping, shows little interest in caring for the baby, and has frequent unexplained crying episodes. What is the nurse’s best response to the husband’s concerns?
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