A woman and her partner opted to undergo first-trimester screening and it was discovered that there was an enlarged nuchal translucency (NT) measurement.  The couple questions the nurse about the significance of this finding.  Which of the following is the best response by the nurse?

A 28-year-old woman who is 31 weeks pregnant is admitted to the labor and delivery unit with complaints of lower abdominal cramping and intermittent low back pain. On assessment, her cervix is 2 cm dilated and 70% effaced. She is having regular contractions every 6 minutes. The fetal heart rate is 145 bpm with moderate variability and accelerations. The provider diagnoses preterm labor and orders IV fluids, a tocolytic, and a dose of betamethasone.  Which of the following is the nurse’s priority intervention at this time?

A group of nursing students is learning about multifactorial disorders.  Which statement made by one of the students shows that further teaching is needed?

A 28-year-old woman who is 33 weeks pregnant calls the prenatal clinic concerned about intermittent lower abdominal tightening she’s been experiencing throughout the day.  She describes the contractions as irregular, mild in intensity, and they subside when she lies down or drinks water.  She reports no vaginal bleeding, fluid leakage, or decrease in fetal movement.  What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

The nurse has an order to give a woman who is 26 weeks pregnant, and being evaluated for preterm labor, Betamethasone.  What education would the nurse provide to the client regarding this medication?

A patient is receiving magnesium sulfate per protocol for preterm labor.  In addition to monitoring the fetal heart rate, which of the following is the most essential nursing assessment? 

A 28-year-old pregnant woman at 20 weeks’ gestation comes to her prenatal appointment.  Her hemoglobin is 10.2 g/dL, and her provider recommends starting oral iron supplements.  The nurse is preparing to educate the patient on how to take the supplement effectively.  Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching plan?

A labor and delivery nurse just completed a sterile vaginal exam on a laboring patient.  The baby’s position is determined to be OP (occiput posterior).  What maternal positions would facilitate helping the baby turn to a more favorable position (select all that apply)?

 A primipara who is 19 weeks pregnant according to the first day of her last menstrual period wants to have an ultrasound to see “how far along she really is.”  Which of the following is the best response by the nurse?

A 34-week pregnant client arrives for a scheduled non-stress test (NST).  The nurse places the fetal monitor and explains the procedure.  Which client statement indicates that further teaching is needed?