A nurse is caring for a woman undergoing a trial of labor after cesarean (TOLAC). What signs is the nurse carefully observing for?

A client suffering a miscarriage at 12 weeks’ gestation is very upset that the health care provider has ordered a dilatation and curettage (D&E). How should the nurse respond after the client states she didn’t have a D&E the time she lost a previous baby at 5 weeks’ gestation?

The nurse is assessing a new client who presents in early labor. The nurse determines the fetus has an acceptable heart rate if found within which range?

The nursing instructor is preparing a class discussing the role of the nurse during the labor and birthing process. Which intervention should the instructor point out has the greatest effect on relieving anxiety for the client?

A client with limited prenatal care presents in labor and is requesting a VBAC. What is the nurse’s response after verifying the client had a classical incision with the last cesarean birth?

The nurse is educating a client with type 1 diabetes about the complications associated with diabetes and pregnancy. Which problems would the nurse include in her teaching? Select all that apply.

The nurse is assessing a new client who is being admitted for induction of labor. The client is very upset and keeps mentioning that she has an infection. The nurse interprets this to indicate the client most likely has which condition?

A G2P1 woman with type 1 diabetes is determined to be at 8 weeks’ gestation by her health care provider. The nurse should point out which factor will help the client maintain glycemic control?

A G2P1 woman with type 1 diabetes is determined to be at 8 weeks’ gestation by her health care provider. The nurse should point out which factor will help the client maintain glycemic control?

A 24-year-old client presents in labor. The nurse notes there is an order to administer Rho(D) immune globulin after the birth of her infant. When asked by the client the reason for this injection, which reason should the nurse point out?