A patient 26 weeks gestation is admitted with severe preeclampsia.  Which interventions can the nurse expect to implement? Select all that apply

Which patient is most at risk of developing preterm labor? The patient who:

A laboring client who just received an epidural becomes very hypotensive, is complaining of feeling light headed and nauseated, and is experiencing some late decelerations.  What should be the nurse’s priority action?

Which client assessment indicates that an internal electronic fetal monitor could be started at this time?

A nurse is preparing a laboring patient for a vacuum-assisted birth.  The patient asks why this procedure is necessary.  Which of the following indications should the nurse include as a reason for a vacuum-assisted delivery?

A client 36 weeks gestation comes to her regular prenatal appointment.  What data should be of priority concern to the nurse?

A client who has a history of mitral valve prolapse is having her labor induced with oxytocin.  Four hours into the induction the nurses auscultates crackles bilaterally, RR-27, fetal heart rate 155.  What action should the nurse take first?

Which client’s health history places her at greatest risk for developing gestational diabetes?

A patient 26 weeks gestation is admitted with severe preeclampsia.  Which interventions can the nurse expect to implement? Select all that apply

Which patient is most at risk of developing preterm labor? The patient who: