A nurse is caring for a client who is 3 days postpartum.
Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what conditions the client is most likely experienicng,
2 actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's
progress.
Action to Take:
Plan to adminsiter IV antibiotics.
Obtain a culture of vaginal fluid using a sterile swab.
Potential Condition:
Endometritis
Parameter to Monitor:
Lochia amount and odor
Temperature
,A nurse is caring for a client who is pregnant.
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Click to highlight the finidngs that require immediate follow-up. To deselect a finding, click on the finding again.
Temperature 28.3 C (101 F)
Client reports, "I've been crampting and have had low back pain since yesterday. it burns when I urinate."
Uterine contractions occurring every 2 minutes, lasting 40-60 seconds, palpate mild to moderate intensity.
Vaginal examination reveals cervix is 2 cm dilated and 80% effaced.
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about collecting a specimen for the universal newborn screening. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
"Ensure that the newborn has been receiving feedings for 24 hours prior to obtaining the specimen."
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who is postpartum and adheres to traditional Hispanic cultural beliefs. Which of
the following cultural practices should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Protect the client's head and feet from cold air.
, A nurse is caring for a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and has a positive contraction stress test. The nurse should plan
to prepare the client for which of the following diagnostic tests?
Biophysical profile
A nurse is preparing to administer magnesium sulfate 2 g/hr IV to a client who is in preterm labor. Available is 20 g
magnesium sulfate in 500 mL of dextrose 5% in water (D5W). The nurse should set the IV infusion pump to administer how
many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
50 mL/hr
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who has preeclampsia and is recieving magnesium sulfate via continuous IV
infusion. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Monitor the FHR continuously.
A nurse is assessing a newborn who is 12 hr old. Which of the following manifestations requires intervention by the nurse?
Substernal chest retractions while sleeping
A nurse is assessing a client who is at 38 weeks of gestation during a weekly prenatal visit. Which of the following findings
should the nurse report to the provider?
Weight gain of 2.2 kg (4.8 lb)
Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what conditions the client is most likely experienicng,
2 actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's
progress.
Action to Take:
Plan to adminsiter IV antibiotics.
Obtain a culture of vaginal fluid using a sterile swab.
Potential Condition:
Endometritis
Parameter to Monitor:
Lochia amount and odor
Temperature
,A nurse is caring for a client who is pregnant.
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Click to highlight the finidngs that require immediate follow-up. To deselect a finding, click on the finding again.
Temperature 28.3 C (101 F)
Client reports, "I've been crampting and have had low back pain since yesterday. it burns when I urinate."
Uterine contractions occurring every 2 minutes, lasting 40-60 seconds, palpate mild to moderate intensity.
Vaginal examination reveals cervix is 2 cm dilated and 80% effaced.
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about collecting a specimen for the universal newborn screening. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
"Ensure that the newborn has been receiving feedings for 24 hours prior to obtaining the specimen."
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who is postpartum and adheres to traditional Hispanic cultural beliefs. Which of
the following cultural practices should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Protect the client's head and feet from cold air.
, A nurse is caring for a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and has a positive contraction stress test. The nurse should plan
to prepare the client for which of the following diagnostic tests?
Biophysical profile
A nurse is preparing to administer magnesium sulfate 2 g/hr IV to a client who is in preterm labor. Available is 20 g
magnesium sulfate in 500 mL of dextrose 5% in water (D5W). The nurse should set the IV infusion pump to administer how
many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
50 mL/hr
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who has preeclampsia and is recieving magnesium sulfate via continuous IV
infusion. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Monitor the FHR continuously.
A nurse is assessing a newborn who is 12 hr old. Which of the following manifestations requires intervention by the nurse?
Substernal chest retractions while sleeping
A nurse is assessing a client who is at 38 weeks of gestation during a weekly prenatal visit. Which of the following findings
should the nurse report to the provider?
Weight gain of 2.2 kg (4.8 lb)
