The labor and delivery nurse just assisted with the birth of a baby. Which of the following physiological responses of the newborn to birth is the first priority?

The nurse is planning to do preoperative teaching for a client and a family member, both of whom are deaf and use American Sign Language (ASL). What activities would promote learning for the client and the family? Select all that apply.

What safety device for children is mandated by law in all 50 states?

A young woman is seen in the emergency department. She states “I took a pregnancy test today. I’m pregnant. My parents will be furious with me!! I have to do something!” Which of the following responses by the nurse is most appropriate?

The nurse received report about a client in labor.  The client’s assessment findings include: last vaginal examination the cervix was dilated 3cm, effaced 30%, contractions are 22 minutes apart, and last 20 seconds.  The nurse’s interpretation is that the client is in which stage of labor?

When the day shift nurse was performing their assessments and gathering data on a newly admitted patient, they noted the following to be possible signs of poor nutrition. 

A young woman is seen in the emergency department. She states “I took a pregnancy test today. I’m pregnant. My parents will be furious with me!! I have to do something!” Which of the following responses by the nurse is most appropriate?

The client you are caring for has had an epidural placed for pain control during labor. The nurse’s priority nursing assessment would be to monitor the client for what complication related to the placement of the epidural?

 A nurse works with families in crisis at a community mental health clinic. What is the best broad definition of a family?

A new mother, who recently gave birth to a full-term infant, expresses concerns about caring for her newborn once discharged from the hospital. As the nurse, what community resources would you recommend to support the mother and her newborn?