The nursing instructor asks the student to describe fetal circulation, specifically the ductus venosus. Which statement by the student indicates an
... [Show More] understanding of the ductus venosus? - Answer "It connects the umbilical vein to the inferior vena cava."
A pregnant client tells the clinic nurse that she wants to know the sex of her baby as soon as it can be determined. The nurse informs the client that she should be able to find out the sex at 12 weeks' gestation because of which factor? - Answer The appearance of the fetal external genitalia
The nurse is performing an assessment on a client who is at 38 weeks' gestation and notes that the fetal heart rate (FHR) is 174 beats/minute. On the basis of this finding, what is the priority nursing action? - Answer Notify the HCP
The nurse is conducting a prenatal class on the female reproductive system. When a client in the class asks why the fertilized ovum stays in the fallopian tube for 3 days, what is the nurse's best response? - Answer "It promotes the fertilized ovum's normal implantation in the top portion of the uterus."
The nurse should make which statement to a pregnant client found to have a gynecoid pelvis? - Answer "Your type of pelvis is the most favorable for labor and birth."
A pregnant client in the first trimester calls the nurse at a health care clinic and reports that she has noticed a thin, colorless vaginal drainage. The nurse should make which statement to the client? - Answer "The vaginal discharge may be bothersome, but is a normal occurrence."
Rationale: Leukorrhea begins during the first trimester. Many clients notice a thin, colorless or yellow vaginal discharge throughout pregnancy. Some clients become distressed about this condition, but it does not require that the client report to the health clinic or emergency department.
The home care nurse is monitoring a pregnant client with gestational hypertension who is at risk for preeclampsia. At each home care visit, the nurse assesses the client for which classic signs of preeclampsia? Select all that apply. - Answer Proteinuria [Show Less]