Exam 49: Pregnancy and Preterm Labor

A woman who is pregnant tells the nurse she has frequent heartburn in spite of eating small meals slowly; avoiding greasy, gas-forming foods; and remaining upright for 30 minutes after eating. The nurse will recommend which over-the-counter product?

A woman who is experiencing preeclampsia asks what changes she has to make to her routine to minimize the risk of worsening her condition. The nurse will explain that she should:

Which statement by the nurse is accurate regarding iron supplementation during pregnancy?

A young woman who is contemplating pregnancy asks the nurse what she can do to get healthy in preparation for pregnancy. The nurse will recommend which dietary supplement?

A woman who is in her third trimester of pregnancy asks the nurse why she cannot take ibuprofen instead of acetaminophen for headaches. The nurse will explain that ibuprofen:

The nurse is caring for a patient who is 6-7 weeks pregnant and has moderate to severe vomiting. The provider has ordered doxylamine (Unisom) and intravenous fluids. The patient reports a history of asthma and type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse will hold the drug and contact the provider because doxylamine should be used with caution in patients who:

A pregnant woman reports having constipation and has tried dietary changes without success. What will the nurse recommend?

The nurse is caring for a woman who is experiencing premature labor. The provider has ordered intravenous terbutaline (Brethine) to be given. The nurse will explain that this medication will have which action?

A woman who is experiencing premature labor is being given betamethasone (Celestone). She asks the nurse why this drug is being given. The nurse will explain that betamethasone is given for which reason?

A pregnant woman asks the nurse if she must give up caffeinated coffee while pregnant and breast feeding. How will the nurse advise the patient?

The nurse is caring for a woman who is in labor and has a blood pressure of 180/98 mm Hg with proteinuria of 400 mg/24 h. The woman is receiving magnesium sulfate. The woman becomes lethargic with slurring of her speech and decreased muscle tone. Her serum magnesium sulfate level is 11 mEq/L. The nurse recognizes which condition in this patient?

A woman who is 4 weeks pregnant is worried that a medication she took until 3 weeks ago may cause birth defects. The nurse will tell her that:

A patient who has just delivered her baby asks the nurse if she needs to continue taking her iron supplement. What instruction will the nurse provide to the patient?

A pregnant woman asks the nurse about whether a medication is safe to take during pregnancy. The nurse notes that the drug has a low-molecular weight. Based on this drug characteristic, the nurse understands that this drug:

The nurse is teaching a woman who is pregnant about iron supplementation. Which statement by the woman indicates understanding of the teaching?

A pregnant woman who has morning sickness asks the nurse what she can do to decrease her symptoms. The nurse will counsel her to take which of the following initial actions?