Mrs. K. is 39 weeks pregnant with preeclampsia and is having her labor induced. Before initiating the Oxytocin (Pitocin) infusion, the nurse reviews the woman’s latest laboratory test findings that reveal a platelet count of 80,000, an elevated AST and ALT and a hematocrit of 29.  The nurse notifies the physician because the lab results are indicative of:

In planning for the care of a 30 year old woman with gestational diabetes, the nurse recognizes that the most important factor affecting pregnancy outcome is the:

Which finding would the nurse expect when assessing a client with placenta previa?

A pregnant Type 1 diabetic patient had an ultrasound today and it was determined that she has polyhydramnios. What should she be taught to report to her provider?

Which of the situations listed below would be the preferred scenario for vacuum or forceps assisted delivery?

A woman who is 35 weeks pregnant tells the nurse that she wants to breastfeed but she has inverted nipples. Which of the following actions should the nurse take at this time?

The goal of epidural pain medication use during labor and delivery is to provide:

According to Lowdermilk and Perry, the recommended energy requirement for a lactating woman during the first six months is?

Which finding would the nurse expect when assessing a client with placenta previa?

A pregnant Type 1 diabetic patient had an ultrasound today and it was determined that she has polyhydramnios. What should she be taught to report to her provider?