Sickle Cell Anemia

Which of the following is the correct chance of having a child with sickle cell anemia if both parents have sickle cell trait?

A multigravid client who stands for long periods while working in a factory visits the prenatal clinic at 35 weeks' gestation, stating, 'The varicose veins in my legs have really been bothering me lately.' Which instruction would be most helpful?

During her first prenatal visit, a client expresses concern about gaining weight. What is the nurse's first action?

During a nonstress test (NST), the electronic tracing displays a relatively flat line for fetal movement, making it difficult to evaluate the fetal heart rate (FHR). To mark the strip, a nurse should instruct the client to push the control button at which time?

Which of the following complications is a client with diabetes at increased risk for during prenatal screening?

Which of the following statements made by a client on nifedipine for preterm labor demonstrate an understanding of the plan of care?

What assessments would the nurse perform on a client who is G1 Para 0 and is 22 weeks' gestation?

Which assessment data would require the nurse to notify the healthcare provider immediately for a client with a suspected diagnosis of abruptio placentae?

Which vital sign is the priority for the nurse to notify the health care provider (HCP) about in a client with preeclampsia?

What is the most likely cause of increased vaginal secretions in a pregnant client?

What is the highest priority nursing diagnosis for a client with an ectopic pregnancy experiencing severe left lower quadrant pain and vaginal spotting?

What do closed, thick, posterior cervix and pulling and tightening sensation over the pubic bone every 15 minutes suggest in a client at 36 weeks of pregnancy?

Which of the following should the nurse discuss with the 17-year-old gravid client during her prenatal visit?

What should the nurse include in the plan of care for a client in preterm labor receiving a magnesium sulfate infusion?

Which characteristics or problems can be identified through amniocentesis?

What is the most appropriate nursing intervention for a client with severe preeclampsia?

Which of the following is the primary reason for assessing a pregnant client's fundal height?

What is the usual cause of heartburn during pregnancy?

What symptoms should alert the nurse to the possibility of an ectopic pregnancy?

Why is early detection of an ectopic pregnancy important?

At what gestational age was the primigravid client in question 47?

What is the correct term for a woman who is pregnant for the first time?

Which symptoms require healthcare provider notification of abruptio placentae?

What information should the nurse obtain about a multigravid client with sharp right-sided abdominal pain and vaginal spotting?

What should be included in the plan of care for a client with type I diabetes mellitus (DM) who is 39 weeks pregnant?

Which interventions should be included in the plan of care for a client with gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) experiencing nausea and vomiting?