27. A patient visits the clinic for routine blood work and asks, “what is an alpha-fetoprotein screening for?”  Which of the following nursing responses would be most accurate? 

13. A nurse in a provider’s office is reinforcing teaching about home care with a client who has mild preeclampsia. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

22. A patient who is six weeks gestation visits the clinic with complaints of general malaise and brown vaginal discharge.  She has been given a diagnosis of gestational trophoblastic disease (molar pregnancy).  Which of the following clinical manifestations coincide with the patient’s diagnosis?  Select all that apply.

18. The nurse is caring for a client who is 34 weeks gestation and in preterm labor.  The physician has ordered Betamethasone IM to be given ASAP and repeat in 24 hours.  Which of the following is the desired result of this medication?

46.  A pregnant client is following a vegetarian diet and expresses concern about meeting her nutritional needs. What advice should the nurse provide to ensure adequate nutrition?

45. A primigravida patient is being evaluated in the clinic during her second trimester.  The nurse understands which of the following would require follow-up?

35.  A nurse is caring for a client who is at 17 weeks of gestation and is undergoing an amniocentesis.  Which of the following will be included in the client education?  

32. A 35 week gestation patient presents to the clinic with complaints of abdominal pain and cramping. The medical provider orders an ultrasound. The nurse understands that indications for an ultrasound include: Select All That Apply.

21. The nurse is caring for a 36-week gestation patient on magnesium sulfate and deep tendon reflexes are diminished.  The patient states, “I am so thirsty.  I cannot quench my thirst for some reason.” After further review, the nurse notes the patient’s magnesium level is 9.4.  Which of the following actions will the nurse take related to this finding? 

29. During the initial prenatal visit, the patient informs the nurse that she has never had a pap-test before. The nurse indicates understanding of pap testing when she informs the patient of which of the following: