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?

A 22-year-old woman presents to the clinic complaining of missed periods, breast tenderness, and nausea for the past 6 weeks. She believes she may be pregnant. The nurse proceeds to assess her and documents the following findings: Enlarged uterus on palpation Softening of the cervix Positive home pregnancy test Reports of fetal movement felt by the patient (quickening) Which of the following are considered probable signs of pregnancy (select all that apply)?

A nurse is caring for a 32-week pregnant client experiencing preterm labor. The provider orders Terbutaline 0.25 mg subcutaneously.  Which of the following side effects should the nurse inform the client about that might occur (select all that apply)?