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OB HESI Maternity Meds Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
A pregnant client is prescribed magnesium sulfate for preeclampsia. What is the priority nursing assessment?✔✔Monitor deep tendon reflexes, respiratory rate, and urine output
A client in labor receives oxytocin to induce contractions. What is the most important nursing intervention?✔✔Monitor contraction frequency, duration, and fetal heart rate to prevent hyperstimulation
A postpartum client is prescribed misoprostol for uterine atony. What should the nurse assess?✔✔Monitor uterine tone and vaginal bleeding
A client with preterm labor is receiving terbutaline. What is the priority nursing assessment?✔✔Monitor maternal heart rate, blood pressure, and signs of pulmonary edema
A client is prescribed rhogam at 28 weeks gestation. What is the nursing action? 1 / 2
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✔✔Verify maternal Rh-negative status and administer to prevent hemolytic disease of the newborn
A client in labor is receiving epidural anesthesia. What is the priority nursing assessment?✔✔Monitor blood pressure, heart rate, and sensory level for hypotension
A postpartum client is prescribed iron supplements. What teaching should the nurse provide?✔✔Take with vitamin C to enhance absorption and avoid taking with milk or antacids
A newborn is prescribed vitamin K injection. What is the purpose?✔✔Prevent hemorrhagic disease of the newborn
A client is prescribed betamethasone at 32 weeks gestation. What is the purpose?✔✔Accelerate fetal lung maturity
A client in labor is prescribed fentanyl for pain management. What is the priority nursing assessment?✔✔Monitor maternal respiratory rate and fetal heart rate for sedation effects
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