A nurse is preparing a nursing care plan for a client who is…

A nurse is preparing a nursing care plan for a client who is admitted at 22 weeks’ gestation with advanced cervical dilation (dilatation) to 5 cm, cervical insufficiency, and a visible amniotic sac at the cervical opening. Which primary goal should the nurse prioritize at this point?

A client at 27 weeks’ gestation is admitted to the obstetric…

A client at 27 weeks’ gestation is admitted to the obstetric unit after reporting headaches and edema of her hands. Review of the prenatal notes reveals blood pressure consistently above 136/90 mm Hg. The nurse anticipates the health care provider will prescribe magnesium sulfate to accomplish which primary goal?