A nurse provides care for a client who is receiving Oxytocin for induction of labor.  Which of the following findings requires the nurse to take action? Select the two that apply.

The maternity nurse is preparing for the admission of a client in the third trimester of pregnancy who is experiencing vaginal bleeding and has a suspected placenta previa. The nurse reviews the primary health care provider’s orders. Which of the following orders should the nurse question?

The postpartum client’s blood type is A negative and her newborn infant’s blood type is AB negative. The client received RhoGAM in her second trimester and another dose in her third trimester when the client was seen for possible placenta previa. The client is preparing for discharge and asks the nurse when she will receive her RhoGAM injection. The nurse correctly responds with which statement?

A nurse assesses a client suspected of having the diagnosis of major depressive episode. Which client symptom is inconsistent with this diagnosis?

The client, who is 20 days postpartum, calls the clinical to tell the nurse she is having bright red bleeding since hospital discharge 18 days ago. Which response to the client is most appropriate?

Which of the following hormones is known as the “pregnancy hormone” and is responsible for inducing amenorrhea and maintaining the lining of the uterus?

Which of the following are benefits to the newborn from skin to skin contact? Select all that apply.

The laboring client suddenly experiences a drop in fetal heart rate (FHR) from the 150s to the 110s. A vaginal exam reveals the presence of the fetal cord protruding through the cervix. Which action should the nurse do first?

A nurse receives a shift change report for a newborn who is 8 hours post–vaginal delivery. In developing a plan of care, the nurse should give the highest priority to which finding?

The nurse assesses the client in her 3rd trimester with suspected placenta previa. Which finding should the nurse associate with placenta previa?