A 28-year-old woman who is 33 weeks pregnant calls the prena…

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?

A 28-year-old pregnant woman at 20 weeks’ gestation comes to…

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…

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 22-year-old woman presents to the clinic complaining of mi…

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)?