Sickle Cell Anemia

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Which of the following 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?

Which of the following is an important reason for assessing a client's fundal height during pregnancy?

What is the usual cause of heartburn during pregnancy?

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

What is an important reason for early detection of an ectopic pregnancy?

What is the term used to describe a woman who is pregnant for the first time?

What is the gestational age of the client in the given scenario?

Which vital sign is the highest priority for the nurse to notify the health care provider (HCP) about?

What is the most likely reason for the client's increased vaginal secretions during pregnancy?

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

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

Which symptoms require healthcare provider notification of abruptio placentae?

Which information should the nurse obtain about the client's history for a multigravid client with 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?

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?