A 34-year-old G1P0 at 39 weeks pregnant comes to the labor floor with regular contractions that are mild to moderate on palpation. Her vaginal exam is 2/50/-3 upon admission and 3/60/-3 two hours later. What stage and phase of labor is this client in?

Which of the following is an indication that the placenta has separated from the uterine wall?

Which of the following is an example of secondary health prevention?

A nurse is educating a pregnant client about the role of the placenta. Which of the following statements best describes its primary function?

A pregnant client’s last menstrual period began on April 1, 2024, and ended on April 8, 2024. Using Nägele’s rule, what would the client’s EDD be?

A client is in active labor at 38 weeks of gestation. She has opted for epidural anesthesia for pain management. The epidural is successfully placed, and she reports significant pain relief. Thirty minutes later, the nurse notices that the client’s blood pressure has dropped to 90/50 mmHg, and she is complaining of dizziness and nausea. What is the most appropriate initial nursing intervention for this client?

A.D. is a five-year-old with a new sibling on the way. Which of the following strategies may help A.D. to feel like he is sharing in the pregnancy experience? (Select all that apply).

A nurse is educating pregnant clients in a prenatal class. The perinatal nurse describes pre-labor or Braxton Hicks contractions to the prenatal class attendants. Which of the following are true regarding Braxton Hicks contractions? (Select all that apply).

A client has been laboring for several hours and has an epidural in place for pain management. A Foley catheter was inserted when the epidural was administered. The nurse notes that the client is now fully dilated and the obstetrician has instructed her to start pushing. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take regarding the Foley catheter before the client begins pushing?

A client is being seen in the prenatal clinic with presumptive signs of pregnancy. Which of the following would be a presumptive sign of pregnancy?