The nurse placed an external fetal monitor on a woman to ass…
The nurse placed an external fetal monitor on a woman to assess fetal well-being. The monitoring strip showed variable decelerations, with a baseline heart rate of 140 – 160. What is the nurse’s best action to support the mother and fetus?
Read DetailsA 31-year-old client is undergoing evaluation for infertilit…
A 31-year-old client is undergoing evaluation for infertility after trying to conceive for one year without success. The healthcare provider explains that one diagnostic procedure will be scheduled during the client’s ovulatory period to evaluate the uterine lining and determine whether it is adequately prepared for implantation. Which diagnostic test should the nurse anticipate being ordered?
Read DetailsA nurse is providing prenatal education to a client who has…
A nurse is providing prenatal education to a client who has a normal pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) of 22. The client asks how much weight she should expect to gain during her pregnancy. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
Read DetailsA nurse is measuring the fundal height of a client who is 32…
A nurse is measuring the fundal height of a client who is 32 weeks pregnant. The client is lying flat on her back when she suddenly reports feeling dizzy and nauseated. The nurse also observes that the client appears pale and diaphoretic. Which action should the nurse take first?
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On vaginal examination of a 30-year-old female client, the nurse documents the following findings: profuse, thin, grayish-white vaginal discharge with a “fishy” odor and reports of pruritus. Based upon these findings, which condition would the nurse suspect?
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