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

  • 50%
  • 75%
  • 100%
  • 25% (correct)

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?

  • Take a leave of absence from work to avoid prolonged standing.
  • Take frequent rest periods with the legs elevated above the hips.
  • Perform slow contraction and relaxation of the feet and ankles twice daily.
  • Avoid support hose that reach above the leg varicosities. (correct)

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

  • Ask her to come back to the clinic every 2 weeks for a weight check. (correct)
  • Ask the client how she feels about gaining weight and provide instructions about expected weight gain and diet.
  • Be alert for a possible eating problem and do a further in-depth assessment.
  • Report the client's concerns to her caregiver.

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?

<p>At the end of fetal movement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Pregnancy-induced hypertension (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>&quot;I will move about frequently to keep my contractions regular.&quot; (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Weight (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Overt vaginal bleeding (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Blood pressure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>A decrease in vaginal glycogen stores (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Acute pain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

<p>Back labor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Substance abuse (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Monitor respiratory rate hourly and as needed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristics or problems can be identified through amniocentesis?

<p>Fetal lung maturity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Administer antihypertensive medication (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To estimate fetal growth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the usual cause of heartburn during pregnancy?

<p>Displacement of the stomach by the diaphragm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, and a positive pregnancy test (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is early detection of an ectopic pregnancy important?

<p>To prevent a life-threatening rupture (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>26 weeks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Primigravida (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which symptoms require healthcare provider notification of abruptio placentae?

<p>Rapid uterine contractions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Last menstrual period (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Performing twice-weekly fetal nonstress tests (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Administer ondansetron IV (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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