A client at 38 weeks gestation comes to triage reporting “I think my water broke”. The client reports good fetal movement, fetal heart rate 140bpm, no contractions noted, client is not wearing a pad. What action should the nurse take next?

A nurse is caring for a pregnant client with chronic hypertension. The nurse instructs the client to report which of the following (select all that apply)

A multigravida client at 8 weeks gestation has a history of insulin-dependent diabetes for the past 10 years. When explaining about the importance of blood glucose control during pregnancy, the nurse should tell the client that which will occur regarding the insulin needs during pregnancy?

The nurse is teaching a client and her spouse how to time contraction frequency.  How would you explain to the couple on how to time the frequency of contractions?

A nurse notes a pregnant client has just entered the second stage of labor. Which interaction should the nurse prioritize at this time to assist the client?

A client with insulin dependent gestational diabetes and chronic hypertension is at the clinic for a modified biophysical profile (MBPP), the results are not within the normal limits. The nurse would expect which order from the healthcare provider?

Coagulation and the Maillard reaction are examples of changes that occur when proteins react with ___

Proteins and carbohydrates both provide ___ calories per gram.  

The body mass index (BMI) is a calculation based on height and age to determine body fat composition.

Why is it important that the body regulate pH? (3 pt)