A 25-year-old client at 22 weeks’ gestation is noted to have proteinuria and dependent edema on her routine prenatal visit. Which additional assessment should the nurse prioritize and convey to the RN or health care provider?

The nurse is assessing a client at 30 weeks’ gestation who reports increased constipation. Which suggestion should the nurse prioritize for this client?

The nurse is appraising the medical record of a pregnant client who is resting in a darkened room and receiving oxytocin and magnesium sulfate. The nurse will continue to monitor this client for progression to which condition?

A pregnant woman at 38 weeks’ gestation is receiving care for preeclampsia and suddenly complains of sharp abdominal pain. Which action should the nurse prioritize if the nurse notes a firm, distended, and painful abdomen and dark red vaginal bleeding?

The postpartum nurse is caring for a patient 24 hours post-vaginal delivery who complains of constant pain and pressure in the vaginal and rectal area. Which condition does the nurse suspect based on the patient’s complaint?

The nurse is assessing a multipara woman who presents to the hospital after approximately 2 hours of labor and notes the fetus is in a transverse lie. After notifying the RN and primary care provider, which action should the LPN prioritize?

The nursing instructor is teaching the students the basics of the labor and delivery process. The instructor determines the session is successful when the students correctly choose which action will best help to prevent infections in their clients?

A 28-year-old client with a history of endometriosis presents to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain and nausea and vomiting. The client also reports her periods are irregular with the last one being 2 months ago. The nurse prepares to assess for which possible cause for this client’s complaints?

The nursing instructor is teaching a group of nursing students about the various responsibilities of the labor and delivery medical team. The instructor determines the session is successful when the students correctly choose which function as the primary role of the LPN/LVN members of the team?

The nursing instructor is leading a group discussion on the various types of birth. The instructor determines the session is successful when the students correctly categorize forceps or vacuum-assisted birth as what type?