A pregnant patient at 26 weeks gestation undergoes the one-h…
A pregnant patient at 26 weeks gestation undergoes the one-hour glucose challenge test (GCT) and has a blood glucose level of 148 mg/dL, requiring a three-hour glucose tolerance test (3-hr GTT) for further evaluation. Her results are as follows: Based on these results, what is the most appropriate diagnosis and next step?
Read DetailsA patient who is 31 weeks pregnant calls the nurse triage li…
A patient who is 31 weeks pregnant calls the nurse triage line with complains of leaking something from her vagina. She also notes a new onset of mild low back pain and cramping she rates 2/10 on the pain scale. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
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During a vaginal delivery, the nurse notices that after the head is delivered, it retracts slightly against the perineum (turtle sign), and the shoulders do not easily follow. Which of the following is the priority nursing action?
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A nurse is assessing the lochia on a 3 day postpartum patient after cesarean section delivery. They notes that the lochia is dark red, has a foul-smelling odor and is associated with uterine tenderness. The nurse determines that this assessment finding is:
Read DetailsA 27-year-old client at 28 weeks’ gestation presents for a r…
A 27-year-old client at 28 weeks’ gestation presents for a routine prenatal visit. She reports increasing fatigue and occasional light-headedness. Her vitals are stable. Lab results are as follows (reference ranges for pregnancy provided): Hemoglobin: 9.8 g/dL (reference range: ≥11 g/dL in pregnancy) Which interpretation and management approach is most appropriate for this client?
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