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A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of rheumatic disease, but no physical symptoms prior to pregnancy. The client begins to experience dyspnea, orthopnea, and pulmonary edema. Which of the following biological alterations explains this change? A. Increased maternal weight B. Increased blood volume C. Change in hematocrit levels D. Change in heart size - b. Increased blood volume Increase in blood volume during pregnancy increase the workload of the heart, which causes t...

Abruptio placentae - premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall. Uterine tenderness is a symptom. Labor dystocia - an abnormally slow progression of labor Hypertonic uterine contractions are painful, occur frequently, and are uncoordinated. Management of hypertonic labor depends on the cause. Primary intervention for this? - Pain relief management. Normal bowel elimination usually returns how many days postpartum? - 2 to 3 days postpartum. Normally, a few small c...

A full-term infant is transferred to the nursery from labor and delivery. Which information is most important for the nurse to receive when planning immediate care for the newborn? A. The length of labor and method of delivery B. The infant's condition at birth and treatment received C. The feeding method chosen by the parents D. The history of drugs given to the mother during labor - B. The infant's condition at birth and treatment received A client in active labor complains of cramp...

HESI Maternal Exam Prep Test Questions With Verified Solutions Which medication would the nurse identify as a potential cause for the formation of abnormally small eyes in the newborn if used during pregnancy? a. estrogens b. nitrofurantoin c. methotrexate d. valproic acid - ANSWER b. nitrofurantoin Nitrofurantoin, an antimicrobial medication, causes formation of abnormally small eyes in the newborn. Sex hormone supplements, such as estrogens, may cause congenital defects of ...

HESI MATERNAL 1. When taking the health history of a child, the nurse know what which finding is an early indication of hypothyroidism in children? a. Cessation of growth in a child that had been normal a.i. Since the thyroid gland is responsible for metabolism, cessation of growth which as previously w/ in normal range, is the most common for hypothyroidism in children. The child w/ hypothyroidism is likely to be HYPOactive not (HYPERactive), although there is delay in the eruption of ...

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