ATI preterm labor Exam 2023 A+
Scenario
Nurse Darla is interviewing Ms. Goodwin about her report of a burning sensation when
voiding.
Question
Nurse
... [Show More] Darla is interviewing Ms. Goodwin about her report of a burning sensation when
voiding. Which of the following clinical findings should Darla anticipate? (Select all that
apply.) - ANS-Selected Option
Fever Dysuria Urinary frequency
Rationale
Dysuria is a discomfort or difficulty with urination and is a clinical finding associated with
a urinary tract infection. Vaginal discharge is a clinical finding associated with sexually
transmitted infections. Urinary frequency is a common clinical finding associated with
urinary tract infections. Epigastric pain is a clinical finding associated with clients who
are experiencing HELLP syndrome. Fever is a common clinical finding associated with
urinary tract infections.
Scenario
Nurse Darla is evaluating Ms. Goodwin for uterine contractions.
Question
Nurse Darla assists Ms. Goodwin to bed. Which of the following is an appropriate action
for Darla to take? - ANS-Selected Option
Apply a fetal monitor and tocotransducer.
Rationale
The nurse should use a tocotransducer to transabdominally evaluate the presence and
frequency of uterine contractions.
Scenario
Nurse Darla confirms uterine contractions are occurring on the fetal monitor.
Question
Nurse Darla confirms uterine contractions are occurring on the fetal monitor. Which of
the following is the priority nursing intervention? - ANS-Selected Option
Check for effacement and cervical dilation
Rationale
The greatest risk to the client and her fetus is preterm labor. Assessing for effacement
and cervical dilation will indicate if labor has begun. This is the priority nursing
intervention at this time.
Scenario
Nurse Darla completed a vaginal examination on Ms. Goodwin.
Question
Nurse Darla completed a vaginal examination on Ms. Goodwin and notified the provider
of her findings. Which of the following actions is the highest priority?
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