Scenario: A 26-year-old pregnant woman at 26 weeks gestation…
Scenario: A 26-year-old pregnant woman at 26 weeks gestation is scheduled for a glucose screening test. She expresses concerns about the procedure and asks the nurse why this test is necessary. Question: Which of the following is the most important reason for performing glucose screening between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy?
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Scenario: A 36-year-old pregnant woman at 38 weeks gestation is being monitored in labor. The fetal heart rate (FHR) tracing shows late decelerations following contractions. The nurse notes that the patient’s blood pressure is 90/60 mmHg, and the woman is lying flat on her back. Question: What is the most appropriate nursing intervention to address the late decelerations and maternal hypotension in this patient?
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Scenario: A 34-year-old woman, G2P1, is in the first stage of labor. She is experiencing discomfort with contractions but has been lying on her back for the past hour. The nurse encourages her to change positions to help relieve discomfort and improve labor progress. Question: Why is it important for the nurse to encourage the patient to change positions during the first stage of labor?
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