A patient presents to the clinic for a pregnancy test. Her last menstrual period was February 21. What would be her expected date of delivery?

A pregnant patient is prescribed magnesium sulfate for preeclampsia. The physician orders a loading dose of 4 grams to be administered over 30 minutes. The magnesium sulfate is supplied as 40 grams in 1000 mL of normal saline. At what rate (mL/hour) should the nurse set the IV pump to deliver the ordered dose? Round to the nearest tenth and label correctly.

A 37-week gestation patient has tested positive for Group B Strep. The nurse appropriately informs the patient about this test result by stating which of the following? Select all that apply.

The nurse is planning a childbirth education class for pregnant couples, and the topic is titled “Potential Pregnancy Complications”. Which of the following should be included in the presentation? Select all that apply.

A patient who is 8 weeks gestation complains of frequently needing to urinate at night, and relating it to recent fatigue. What is the etiology of this patients’ complaint?

A 30-week gestation patient is admitted with a diagnosis of preterm labor. The nurse is aware that the following may be included in the plan of care. Select all that apply.

The nurse notes a fernlike pattern when microscopically viewing cervical mucus in a non-pregnant patient. The mucus has a spinnbarkeit of 12 millimeters. What do these findings indicate?

The nurse assesses a 38-week gestation patient while on her back and the client begins to complain of a “dizzy” feeling. The nurse also notes the client appears diaphoretic. What may the nurse find if he/she assesses the patient’s blood pressure?

A patient who is 34-weeks gestation is admitted with preeclampsia. The nurse is aware that which of the following findings could indicate disease progression? Select all that apply.

A patient presents to the clinic complaining of back and leg aches in her 35th week of gestation. After ruling out preterm labor, the nurse explains to the client that this is a result of which of the following?