Which change in the musculoskeletal system would the nurse mention when teaching a group of pregnant women about the physiologic changes of pregnancy?

A nurse is educating a pregnant patient about TORCH infections. Which of the following infections is included in the TORCH acronym?

A client comes to the clinic after taking a home pregnancy test with positive results. The client asks the nurse if their weight will pose any risks to their pregnancy. The client’s BMI is 38 kg/m2. Which is the nurse’s best response?

A patient is diagnosed with polyhydramnios at 32 weeks gestation. Which of the following treatments may be considered to stabilize amniotic fluid levels?

A client presents to the emergency room who is at 18 weeks gestation in her first pregnancy. She complains of pelvic pressure, pressure in her vagina, and increased vaginal discharge. She denies contractions. The nurse assists the provider to perform a sterile speculum exam and sees a clear intact bulging sac. The nurse knows that this is indicative of

Assessment of a pregnant woman reveals a pigmented line down the middle of her abdomen. The nurse documents this as which finding?

A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is suspected of having gestational trophoblastic disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect to observe in this client?

A nurse is caring for a client who presents to the triage unit at 35 weeks gestation after being involved in a two-car motor vehicle accident on a highway. The client was driving, had her seat belt on, and the automatic air bag inflated. Blood pressure is 138/78. Maternal heart rate is 104 bpm. The fetal heart rate is in the 140’s with moderate variability and accelerations.  Her prenatal labs are located. Her blood type is A-. RPR negative. Rubella non-immune. Hepatitis B negative. HIV negative. Group beta strep positive. The nurse expects that the provider will prioritize which of the following actions? 

A nurse is conducting a class on the effects of nicotine during pregnancy. Which complication(s) will the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply.

A nurse is working a clinic caring for pregnant clients with a history of substance abuse.  The nurse understands that the recommended action for clients with substance abuse during pregnancy is