A 24-week-gravid client is being seen in the prenatal clinic. She states, 'I have had a terrible headache for the past 2 days.' Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the nurse to perform next?
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Question 2 of 23
Intrapartum nursing care for a woman who has sickle cell disease focuses on:
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Question 3 of 23
The parents of a child diagnosed with cystic fibrosis ask the nurse what caused this disorder. What is the most appropriate response?
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Question 4 of 23
A nurse is counseling a preeclamptic client about her diet. Which should the nurse encourage the woman to do?
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Question 5 of 23
The condition, hypospadias, encompasses a wide range of penile abnormalities. Which information should the nurse provide to the anxious parents of an affected newborn?
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Question 6 of 23
Choose the appropriate infant care teaching for a woman who has given birth by cesarean because of active genital herpes.
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Question 7 of 23
A newborn was just admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit with a meningomyelocele. What is the priority preoperative nursing care of this newborn?
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Question 8 of 23
Which statement regarding congenital anomalies of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems is correct?
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Question 9 of 23
A 3-month-old infant is diagnosed with developmental hip dysplasia. The nurse knows that what is the usual treatment for an infant with this diagnosis?
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Question 10 of 23
What occurrence results from obstruction within the ventricles of the brain or inadequate reabsorption of cerebrospinal fluid?
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Question 11 of 23
In anticipation of a complication that may develop in the second half of pregnancy, the nurse teaches an 18-week-gravid client to call the office if she experiences which of the following?
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Question 12 of 23
What is the highest priority nursing intervention for an infant born with myelomeningocele?
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Question 13 of 23
The pregnant woman who becomes infected with chickenpox should be taught to report promptly:
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Question 14 of 23
Parents ask the nursery staff what the light does for their jaundiced infant. What is the nurse's best response?
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Question 15 of 23
When caring for a pregnant woman who has antiphospholipid syndrome, the clinic nurse must especially observe for the development of:
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A 26-week-gestation woman is diagnosed with severe preeclampsia with HELLP syndrome. The nurse will assess for which of the following signs/symptoms?
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Question 17 of 23
For HIV treatment, the pregnant woman should be expected to receive:
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Question 18 of 23
The test used to screen for gestational diabetes is the:
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Question 19 of 23
Parents of a 2-month-old infant with Down syndrome are attending a well visit at the pediatric clinic. What should they be instructed to provide special attention to in regard to the generalized hypotonicity of the child?
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Question 20 of 23
The nurse is caring for a macrosomic newborn whose mother has diabetes. What should the nurse assess for with this neonate?
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Question 21 of 23
A gravid client with 4+ proteinuria and 4+ reflexes is admitted to the hospital. The nurse must closely monitor the woman for which of the following?
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Question 22 of 23
Postoperative nursing care of the infant following surgical repair of a cleft lip would include:
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Question 23 of 23
Rheumatic heart disease is usually preceded by which infection?
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