A woman admitted with preeclampsia with severe features is receiving magnesium sulfate.  Which assessment finding indicates magnesium toxicity?

A pregnant woman who is 28 weeks is admitted to labor and delivery with vaginal bleeding.  To differentiate between placenta previa and abruptio placentae, the nurse should assess:

What is the most accurate when discussing TORCH infections to a new nurse?

A woman who is 31 weeks gestation with a history of gestational hypertension has now developed preeclampsia with severe features. She is admitted to the labor unit. Her assessment findings on admission are listed here. Temperature 38 C, Pulse 88, Respirations 22 BP 170/110 Pulse oximetry 96% Headache with blurred vision Reflexes 3+ Right upper quadrant pain Urine dipstick 2+ protein The plan of care is implemented which includes magnesium sulfate administration, labetalol PO, IV fluids, continuous fetal monitoring and bedrest. The nurse conducts ongoing assessments to assess how the woman is responding to the plan of care. Label the following assessment findings as effective, ineffective (worsening), or unrelated to the plan of care for this woman. (0.25 points each)

Which action by the nurse, if performed during neonatal resuscitation of a 34 week gestation infant at birth, warrants correction?

A pregnant woman is at the prenatal clinic and the health care provider determines a softening of the lower uterine segment.  The nurse determines this is considered which sign of pregnancy?

Which exercise will assist a woman to strengthen pelvic floor muscle tone following a vaginal birth?

During an assessment, the nurse places a newborn on the scale to measure weight.  What type of heat loss may occur when placing the infant on a cold surface?

 The nurse is providing patient teaching to a woman who has chosen a diaphragm as the method of contraception. Which statement best indicates an understanding?

The nurse is caring for a woman during the first hour of the fourth stage of labor who is experiencing persistent uterine atony despite administration of Pitocin and Misoprostol (Cytotec). The woman’s history reveals she has asthma, had a previous postpartum hemorrhage with her first child and was induced for this delivery due to pregnancy induced hypertension. The nurse should plan to administer which drug from this woman’s medication orders?