Obstetrics/Maternity HESI Practice Quiz 100% Verified Review Exam

menstrual period. Rationale: Evaluating the gestation of the pregnancy (C) takes priority. If the fetus is preterm and the fetal heart pattern is reassuring, the healthcare provider may attempt to prolong the pregnancy and administer corticosteroids to mature the longs of the fetus. (A, B, and D) are all important to evaluate and incorporate into the plan of care, but establishing gestation takes priority. A 30-year-old gravida 2, para 1 client is admitted to the hospital at 26- weeks gestation in preterm labor. She is started on an IV solution of terbutaline (Brethine). Which assessment is the highest priority for the nurse to monitor during the administration of this drug? A. Maternal blood pressure and respirations. B. Maternal and fetal heart rates. C. Hourly urinary output. D. Deep tendon reflexes. - ANS: B Maternal and fetal heart rates. Which action should the nurse implement when preparing to measure the fundal height of a pregnant client? A. Have the client empty her bladder CONTINUES....