The newborn of a client who received nalbuphine hydrochlorid…

The newborn of a client who received nalbuphine hydrochloride (Nubain) for pain control was born less than an hour after the medication was given and is now exhibiting signs of respiratory depression. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer to the newborn?

The nurse has attended a birth of a 39-week gestation male. …

The nurse has attended a birth of a 39-week gestation male. At one minute of age, the infant has cyanosis in the extremities, a heart rate of 120, some tone, but is hypotonic, has a robust cry and responds to stimulation. At five minutes of age the newborn is completely pink, a heart rate of 145, normal tone, a good cry and responds to stimuli. How should the nurse record the APGAR scores?

During a non-stress test of a 38 week gestation mother, the…

During a non-stress test of a 38 week gestation mother, the nurse notes that the fetal heart rate accelerates 30 beats per minute lasting about 40 seconds twice over a 20 minute tracing and the mother reports fetal movement.  The nurse would interpret this test to be?

The nurse is caring for a 37 week gestation, G2 P1 client wi…

The nurse is caring for a 37 week gestation, G2 P1 client with Preeclampsia. The client has just been started on magnesium sulfate at 2g/hr.  BP is 198/102, P 96, R 16, Temp 99.0 and DTR’s are 3+.  The client suddenly complains of severe abdominal pain.  The nurse assesses the client and notes a board-like abdomen on palpation and no vaginal bleeding.  FH strip shows a prolonged deceleration.  The nurse knows that these s/s are indicative of what medical emergency?

A newly admitted client at 32 weeks’ gestation is experienci…

A newly admitted client at 32 weeks’ gestation is experiencing a sudden onset of intense nausea and a frontal headache for the past 2 days. The client’s initial blood pressure is 158/98, and she reports scant urination over the past 24 hours. Which intervention should the nurse anticipate implementing?