A pregnant client with multiple comorbidities is admitted for worsening symptoms. Which condition should the nurse address first?

A nurse is explaining newborn screening tests to a parent. What is the primary purpose of the newborn metabolic screening?

A nurse is assessing a pregnant client with hypertension. Which finding differentiates preeclampsia from eclampsia?

A laboring client requests pain relief. Which opioid analgesic is commonly used for pain management during labor?

A pregnant woman at 12 weeks gestation is scheduled for genetic screening. She asks the nurse why this test is important. What is the best response?

A pregnant woman is scheduled for an alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) screening. What is the primary purpose of this test?

A nurse is providing prenatal education to a client from a traditional Asian background. The client prefers to follow her cultural beliefs regarding pregnancy. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A nurse is assessing a client with hyperemesis gravidarum. Which finding is most concerning?

A newborn is experiencing respiratory distress shortly after birth. Which sign requires immediate intervention?

A nurse in the NICU is caring for a high-risk newborn. Which intervention is the priority?