A client suffering a miscarriage at 12 weeks’ gestation is very upset that the health care provider has ordered a dilatation and curettage (D&E). How should the nurse respond after the client states she didn’t have a D&E the time she lost a previous baby at 5 weeks’ gestation?

A 21-year old client arrives at the prenatal clinicat 12 weeks’ gestation and has a positive STI. Which of the following should the nurse be aware of that would indicate the client is at high risk for noncompliance with treatment for the STI?

The nurse advises a pregnant client to keep a small high-carbohydrate, low-fat snack at the bedside. The nurse should point out this will assist with which condition?

New orders have been written by the primary care provider for a patient admitted to a skilled nursing facility. After transcription, the orders will be verified by the:

When obtaining consent to give an infant a vitamin K injection, what information should the nurse give regarding the need for the injection?

When providing education to a prenatal care class for teenagers, the nurse states that infants born to teenage mothers are more likely to have which outcome?

When documenting the fetus is at “zero station”, the nurse knows this is where in relation to the pelvic structure?

Which of the following types of breech positions is correctly matched with its description? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a patient who observes Ramadan and will be fasting from sunrise to sunset. The patient is admitted for diabetes management. Which nursing action is appropriate?

A patient’s condition warrants a transfer from intensive care to a regular nursing unit in the same acute care facility. Before assisting with the patient’s move, the nurse notes that the transfer has been authorized by the: