A nurse is caring for a 32-week pregnant client who reports persistent headaches, blurred vision, and epigastric pain. Her blood pressure is 170/105 mmHg, and she has 3+ proteinuria. While preparing for emergency interventions, the nurse explains that the difference between preeclampsia and eclampsia is that eclampsia:

A nurse is caring for a laboring client when the umbilical cord prolapses. What is the priority nursing intervention?

A nurse is assessing a pregnant client at 24 weeks gestation. Where should the nurse expect to palpate the uterine fundus?

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?