The nurse knows that which of the following hormones are essential for lactation?

During the physical exam at the first prenatal visit, a vaginal exam is performed.  What sign of pregnancy does the healthcare provider (HCP) look for during the internal vaginal exam?

A newborn’s axillary temperature is 97.6⁰F. The newborn is wearing a knitted cap and is swaddled in a blanket, but their T-shirt is damp with spit-up formula.  Room temperature is comfortably warm, and the crib is beside the mother’s bed away from the window and doors.  What is the most likely mechanism of heat loss for this newborn?

A nurse is caring for a client undergoing a non-stress test (NST), and determines that the test is non-reactive. After informing the healthcare provider (HCP) of the result and receiving orders, what will the nurse anticipate happening next?

The nurse performs an assessment of a client who is receiving magnesium sulfate for preeclampsia and is being assessed hourly.  The client has urinary output of 30 mL/hr., respiratory rate of 14 breaths per minute, and absent patellar reflexes.  What is the nurse’s next intervention?

A nurse is assessing a 7-year-old boy and notes bruises in various stages of healing along with several small round burn marks on the child’s body. When the boy’s mother is questioned, she states “He’s so careless, falls all the time and plays with matches.” Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

The nurse is assessing a newborn born at 28 weeks gestation. Which of the following findings would be of greatest concern when planning nursing interventions?

The following are the labs results for a client who completed their chemotherapy treatment.  The nurse expects that the HCP will order which course of treatment in relation to the client’s lab results?   Hemoglobin:           11.0 g/dL Hematocrit:             33% Platelet Count:       120,000/mm3 WBC:                     800/mm3  

The nurse is caring for a client in labor whose membranes spontaneously rupture. The amniotic fluid is a pale yellow color.  The priority nursing action is to:

A parent of a 3-year-old tells a clinic nurse that the child is constantly having temper tantrums and acting rebellious.  Which reply by the nurse is most appropriate?