A patient who is 38 weeks pregnant is admitted to the matern…

A patient who is 38 weeks pregnant is admitted to the maternity department complaining of headaches and ‘blind spots” for approximately one week.  She is also complaining of upper abdominal pain.  After reviewing her admission record (see below), the admitting nurse, knowing the situation, would place her in which of the following rooms? Admitting Record: BP:  140/112 mmHg Albumin:  4 FHT:  140, strong Cervix:  effaced, dilated 3 cm Presenting part:  0 station Membranes:  intact

A gravida 4 para 3 woman is attending her third prenatal vis…

A gravida 4 para 3 woman is attending her third prenatal visit and confides in the nurse that she is being abused by her partner.  She is assessed to have multiple bruises at various stages of healing.  What nursing actions are appropriate for the nurse to implement (choose all that apply)?

A woman who is 8 weeks pregnant becomes concerned when she h…

A woman who is 8 weeks pregnant becomes concerned when she has light vaginal bleeding accompanied by abdominal pain.  An ectopic pregnancy is confirmed by ultrasound.  Which statement indicates that the woman understands the explanation of an ectopic pregnancy?”