NUR 2513 Exam 1 Maternal Child Nursing - Rasmussen
A pregnant client at 32 weeks gestation has mild pre-eclampsia. she is discharged home with instructions to remain on bedrest. she should also be instructed to call her provider if she experiences which of the following symptoms?✓ Blurred vision
✓ Headache not relieved with over-the-counter medication
✓ Epigastric pain
The amniotic fluid has many functions and we know that amniotic fluid is necessary for fetal well-being. Please select the purpose of the fluid for fetal well-being. (Select all that apply) ✓ Temperature control
✓ Permits free movement of the baby
✓ Cushioning of the baby from minor trauma
✓ Nutrition for the baby
Hormonal shifts in pregnancy and the physiological changes that occur affect every body system. As the nurse which of the following symptoms or presentation would you consider abnormal?✓ Headaches occurring in the third trimester 1 / 2
A client who is 32 weeks pregnant is being monitored in the Antepartum unit for pregnancy induced hypertension (gestational hypertension). She suddenly complains of continuous abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. Which of the following nursing interventions should be included in the care of this client (select all that apply)?✓ Assess fetal heart tones
✓ Assess vital signs
✓ Assess the amount of vaginal bleeding
Signs and symptoms that a woman should report immediately to her health care provider include (select all that apply) ✓ Rupture of membranes
✓ Vaginal bleeding
✓ Headaches that do not respond to usual therapy
Asking the pregnant woman about her use of recreational drugs is an essential component of the prenatal history. Harmful fetal effects that may occur from recreational drug use include (Select all answers that apply.) ✓ Miscarriage/spontaneous abortion
✓ Low birth weight
A woman arrives at the clinic for a pregnancy test. The first day of her last menstrual period (LMP) was February 14. Her expected date of birth (EDB) would be?✓ November 21
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