Exam 25: The Pregnant Woman

The nurse is interviewing a client who is 36 weeks pregnant. Which client statement would require immediate intervention by the nurse?

While reviewing a pregnant client's medical record, the nurse notes that the cervix was soft in texture and nontender during the pelvic examination. Which is the appropriate terminology for the clinical finding?

A client expresses concern for her unborn baby after she learns her hemoglobin level was higher before her pregnancy. Which information should the nurse be prepared to initially discuss?

The nurse palpating a laboring client's contraction notes that it is mild. Which component of the contraction should the nurse associate the finding with?

A newly pregnant client tells the nurse she takes daily herbal supplements. Which initial action should the nurse take?

The nurse is preparing to measure the abdomen of a client who is 24 weeks gestation. Which is the anticipated height of the fundus?

The nurse is performing a pelvic examination on a client who is 20 weeks pregnant and notes a white, odorless discharge from the vagina. Based on this data, which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?

During a prenatal counseling session, a client tells the nurse she is concerned she may have a positive HIV test. Which statement by the nurse is indicated?

The nurse is preparing to obtain an obstetrical history from a client. Which question should the nurse include?

A client is diagnosed with Group B Streptococcus at 37 weeks' gestation. Which prescribed treatment should the nurse be prepared to discuss?

The nurse is reviewing the risk factors of pregnancy for women over 35 yrs. Which should the nurse include? Select all that apply.

The nurse is examining a client who is 37 weeks pregnant. Which assessment finding would require immediate intervention by the nurse?

The nurse examining a client notes a softening of the cervix. Which terminology should be documented to reflect the finding?

A client who is 38 weeks pregnant reports increased urinary frequency. Based on this data, which response by the nurse is indicated?

The nurse is interviewing a primigravida client who is 17 weeks pregnant. During the data collection, the client reports she has not felt the baby move yet. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

The healthcare provider is using Leopold maneuvers to assess fetal positioning. Which maneuver is used to assess the fetal back?

The nurse is assisting the healthcare provider during a vaginal examination. The healthcare provider notes that the cervix has a bluish-purple change in coloration. Based on this data, which will the nurse document in the medical record?

The nurse is discussing dietary recommendations with a client who has been experiencing a larger than recommended weight gain during her pregnancy. The client reports reducing the empty calories and red meat while significantly increasing intake of fish, poultry, fresh fruits, and vegetables. Based on this data, which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

The nurse is examining a client in the third trimester of pregnancy. Which finding would require immediate intervention by the nurse?

A pregnant client reports concern about the development of reddish marks on her abdomen and breasts. Which information should the nurse include when addressing the client's concern? Select all that apply.