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7.	The nurse is providing instructions to a pregnant client with a history of cardiac disease regarding appropriate dietary measures. Which statement, if made by the client, indicates an understanding of the information provided by the nurse?
7.	The nurse is providing instructions to a pregnant client with a history of cardiac disease regard...
"I should drink adequate fluids and increase my intake of high-fiber foods."
14.	A 35-week-gestation pregnant woman is transferred to the maternity unit from the emergency department, where she was treated for minor injuries sustained in a motor vehicle crash. The maternity nurse's priority will be to assess for which complication?
14.	A 35-week-gestation pregnant woman is transferred to the maternity unit from the emergency depar...
Abruptio placentae
18.	The nurse is caring for a client with preeclampsia who is receiving an intravenous (IV) infusion of magnesium sulfate. When gathering items to be available for the client, which highest priority item should the nurse obtain?
18.	The nurse is caring for a client with preeclampsia who is receiving an intravenous (IV) infusion...
Calcium gluconate injection
28.	A client in the prenatal clinic asks the nurse about the delivery date. The nurse notes that the client's record indicates that the client began her last menses on March 7, 2018, and ended the menses on March 14, 2018. Using Nägele's rule, the nurse should tell the client that the estimated date of delivery is what date? Fill in the blank. Record your answer using 6 digits (mmddyy).
28.	A client in the prenatal clinic asks the nurse about the delivery date. The nurse notes that the...
121418
33.	The nurse encourages a pregnant client who is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive to immediately report any early signs of vaginal discharge or perineal tenderness to the health care provider. The client asks the nurse about the importance of this action, and the nurse responds by making which statement to the client?
33.	The nurse encourages a pregnant client who is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive to imm...
"This is necessary to assist in identifying potential infections that may need to be treated."
34.	A rubella titer is performed on a client who has just been told that she is pregnant. The results of the titer indicate that the client is not immune to rubella. Which should the nurse anticipate to be prescribed for this client?
34.	A rubella titer is performed on a client who has just been told that she is pregnant. The result...
Retesting rubella titer during pregnancy
37.	A client in her second trimester of pregnancy is seen at the health care clinic. The nurse collects data from the client and notes that the fetal heart rate is 90 beats/minute. Which nursing action is appropriate?
37.	A client in her second trimester of pregnancy is seen at the health care clinic. The nurse colle...
Notify the health care provider (HCP)
41.	The nursing instructor asks the student to describe fetal circulation, specifically the ductus venosus. Which statement by the student indicates an understanding of the ductus venosus?
41.	The nursing instructor asks the student to describe fetal circulation, specifically the ductus v...
"It connects the umbilical vein to the inferior vena cava."