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The nurse is caring for a client in labor. Which assessment findings indicate to the nurse that the client is beginning the second stage of labor? Select all that apply. 1. The contractions are regular 2. The membranes have ruptured 3. The cervix is dilated completely 4. The client begins to expel clear vaginal fluid 5. The Ferguson reflex is initiated from perineal pressure - correct answer 3. The cervix is dilated completely 5. The Ferguson reflex is initiated from perineal pressure ...

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7 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

cracker

What does the nurse note when measuring the frequency of a laboring womans contractions? a. How long the patient states the contractions last b. The time between the end of one contraction and the beginning of the next c. The time between the beginning and the end of one contraction d. The time between the beginning of one contraction and the beginning of the next - correct answer d. The time between the beginning of one contraction and the beginning of the next The frequency of contracti...

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52 pages

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cracker

The nurse in a maternity unit is reviewing the clients' records. Which client would the nurse identify as being at the most risk for developing disseminated intravascular coagulation? 1. A primigravida with mild preeclampsia 2. A primigravida who delivered a 10-lb infant 3 hours ago 3. A gravida II who has just been diagnosed with dead fetus syndrome 4. A gravida IV who delivered 8 hours ago and has lost 500 mL of blood - ANS 3 In a pregnant client, disseminated intravascular coagul...

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58 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

Fyndlay

The nurse is caring for a client in labor. Which assessment findings indicate to the nurse that the client is beginning the second stage of labor? Select all that apply. 1. The contractions are regular 2. The membranes have ruptured 3. The cervix is dilated completely 4. The client begins to expel clear vaginal fluid 5. The Ferguson reflex is initiated from perineal pressure - ANS 3. The cervix is dilated completely 5. The Ferguson reflex is initiated from perineal pressure The second s...

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8 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

Fyndlay

Labor and Birth NCLEX Questions and Answers Already Passed Latest 2025 The nurse is caring for a client in labor. Which assessment findings indicate to the nurse that the client is beginning the second stage of labor? Select all that apply. 1. The contractions are regular 2. The membranes have ruptured 3. The cervix is dilated completely 4. The client begins to expel clear vaginal fluid 5. The Ferguson reflex is initiated from perineal pressure - Answers 3. The cervix is dilated complete...

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7 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

TutorJosh

This document offers a focused review of key topics related to labor and birth, specifically tailored for Maternity Exam 2. It covers stages of labor, fetal monitoring, pain management, obstetric interventions, and nursing responsibilities during labor and delivery. Ideal for nursing students preparing for exams in maternal and newborn health.

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9 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

NGNs

Chapter 32: Labor and Birth Complications Lowdermilk: Maternity & Women's Health Care Exam Questions With Correct Answers 100% Verified. 1. In planning for home care of a woman with preterm labor, which concern should the nurse need to address? a. Nursing assessments are different from those performed in the hospital setting. b. Restricted activity and medications are necessary to prevent a recurrence of preterm labor. c. Prolonged bed rest may cause negative physiologic effects. d. ...

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9 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

Everly

Labor and Birth In-class activity T/F; daily folic acid in multivitamin reduced development of neural tube defects in infants - true T/F: weight gain of at least 25 lbs is recommended for pregnant women - true Sources of weight gain in pregnant women - maternal fat breast and uterine growth placenta amniotic fluid increased maternal blood volume fetus is on avg 7.5 lbs at birth Physiological changes in pregnant women - increased blood volume, cardiac output/volume o...

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19 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

otebamanyuru

A new mother asks the nurse when the "soft spot" on her son's head will go away. What is the nurse's best response, based upon her understanding of when the anterior frontal closes? a.2 months b.8 months c.12 months d.18 months - correct answer ANS: D The larger of the two fontanels, the anterior fontanel, closes by 18 months after birth. The posterior fontanel closes at 6 to 8 weeks. The remaining three options are too early for the anterior fontanel to close. The nurse is...

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17 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

cracker