Sickle Cell Anemia

Which items 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 who is receiving a magnesium sulfate infusion?

Which characteristics or problems can be identified through amniocentesis?

What are the signs and symptoms of severe preeclampsia in a client at 29 weeks' gestation?

According to the text, what symptoms of abruptio placentae require healthcare provider notification?

According to the text, what information should the nurse obtain about a multigravid client at 12 weeks' gestation with abdominal pain and vaginal spotting?

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

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

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

What is the nurse's first action when a client expresses concern about gaining weight during her first prenatal visit?

When should a client push the control button during a nonstress test (NST) to mark the strip?

What is the highest priority client goal after an amniotomy?

Which of the following is the purpose of assessing the client's fundal height during a routine visit for a 22-week pregnant client?

What is the usual cause of heartburn during pregnancy?

Why is early detection of an ectopic pregnancy important?

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

What is the purpose of assessing the client's fundal height during a routine visit for a 22-week pregnant client?

What is the usual cause of heartburn during pregnancy?

Which vital sign is the nurse's priority to address for a client diagnosed with preeclampsia?

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

What is the highest priority nursing diagnosis for a client with an ectopic pregnancy?

What do closed, thick, posterior cervix findings suggest in a pregnant client at 36 weeks?

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 receiving nifedipine for preterm labor demonstrates an understanding of the plan of care?

Which assessments would the nurse perform on a client who is 22 weeks pregnant during a routine prenatal visit?

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

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 receiving nifedipine for preterm labor demonstrates an understanding of the plan of care?

What assessments would the nurse perform on a client who is 22 weeks pregnant during a routine prenatal visit?

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

True or false: The nurse should question the instruction to maintain bed rest.

True or false: The nurse should question the instruction to administer magnesium sulfate 2 g/hour.

True or false: The nurse should question the instruction to have the client eat a low-protein diet.

True or false: The nurse should question the instruction to weigh the client weekly.

True or false: The nurse should discuss substance abuse with the 17-year-old gravid client during her prenatal visit?

True or false: The nurse should monitor the client's respiratory rate hourly and as needed during a magnesium sulfate infusion for preterm labor?

True or false: Amniocentesis can be used to identify the sex of the fetus?

True or false: A blood pressure of 170/112 mm Hg, 4+ proteinuria, and a weight gain of 10 lbs over the past 2 days are signs of severe preeclampsia?

True or false: Handwashing or antiseptic use is important when entering and leaving a room in a hospital setting?

True or false: Conducting preprocedure verification by asking for client name and procedure to be performed is important in a hospital setting?

True or false: Isolating anyone with nausea and vomiting is a preventive measure for infection in a hospital setting?

True or false: Using two client identifiers when initiating contact with a client is a standard practice in a hospital setting?

True or false: The priority intervention for a client with preeclampsia is to administer an antihypertensive agent.

True or false: Increased vaginal secretions in a pregnant client are usually a response related to the development of a sexually transmitted infection.

True or false: The highest priority nursing diagnosis for a client with an ectopic pregnancy is impaired gas exchange.

True or false: A client with a closed, thick, posterior cervix at 36 weeks is likely experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions.

True or false: Assessing vital signs is not necessary when admitting a client with a suspected diagnosis of abruptio placentae?

True or false: Rapid uterine contractions are a symptom that requires healthcare provider notification in a client with a suspected diagnosis of abruptio placentae?

True or false: Monitoring blood sugar 3 times a day is not necessary in a client with type I diabetes mellitus (DM) who is 39 weeks pregnant?

True or false: Administering ondansetron IV is not an appropriate intervention for a client with gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) experiencing nausea and vomiting?

True or false: If both parents have sickle cell trait, there is a 25% chance of having a child with sickle cell anemia.

True or false: If one parent has sickle cell anemia, there is a 50% chance the child will have sickle cell anemia.

True or false: Avoiding support hose that reach above the leg varicosities is the most helpful instruction for a multigravid client with varicose veins in her legs.

True or false: The nurse needs to assess the client's fundal height to estimate fetal growth.

True or false: The nurse's first action when a client expresses concern about gaining weight during her first prenatal visit is to ask her to come back to the clinic every 2 weeks for a weight check.

True or false: Heartburn during pregnancy is caused by the backflow of stomach contents into the esophagus.

True or false: Nausea and vomiting are symptoms that should alert the nurse to the possibility of an ectopic pregnancy.

True or false: The nurse should assess the client's fundal height during a routine visit for a 22-week pregnant client.

True or false: Increased peristaltic action during pregnancy causes decreased secretion of hydrochloric acid.

True or false: Early detection of an ectopic pregnancy is important in preventing a life-threatening rupture.