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A woman with preeclampsia is being treated with bed rest and intravenous magnesium sulfate. The drug classification of this medication is:
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anticonvulsant.
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What is the only known cure for preeclampsia?
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Delivery of the fetus
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Which clinical sign is not included as a symptom of preeclampsia?
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Glucosuria
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Which assessment finding would convince the nurse to “hold” the next dose of magnesium sulfate?
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Absence of deep tendon reflexes
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Which intrapartal assessment should be avoided when caring for a woman with HELLP syndrome?
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Which intrapartal assessment should be avoided when caring for a woman with HELLP syndrome?
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A nurse is explaining to the nursing students working on the antepartum unit how to assess edema. Which score indicates edema of lower extremities, face, hands, and sacral area?
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+3 edema
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A woman is admitted with vaginal bleeding at approximately 10 weeks of gestation. Her fundal height is 13 cm. Which potential problem should be investigated?
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Hydatidiform mole
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Which maternal condition always necessitates delivery by cesarean section?
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Total placenta previa
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Spontaneous termination of a pregnancy is considered to be an abortion if:
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the pregnancy is less than 20 weeks.
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An abortion in which the fetus dies but is retained in the uterus is called:
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missed abortion.
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A placenta previa in which the placental edge just reaches the internal os is called:
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marginal.
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Which of the following would indicate concealed hemorrhage in abruptio placentae?
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Hard, boardlike abdomen
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The priority nursing intervention when admitting a pregnant woman who has experienced a bleeding episode is to:
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assess fetal heart rate and maternal vital signs.
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A primigravida of 28 years is admitted to the antepartum unit with a diagnosis of hyperemesis gravidarum. Nursing care is based on the knowledge that:
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she should be assessed for signs of dehydration and starvation.
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A 17-year-old primigravida has gained 4 pounds since her last prenatal visit. Her blood pressure is 140/92. The most important nursing action is to:
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assess weight gain, location of edema, and urine for protein.
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A client with pregnancy-induced hypertension is admitted complaining of pounding headache, visual changes, and epigastric pain. Nursing care is based on the knowledge that these signs indicate:
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worsening disease and impending convulsion.
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Rh incompatibility can occur if the woman is Rh negative and her:
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fetus is Rh positive.
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In which of the following situations would a D&C be indicated?
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Incomplete abortion at 10 weeks
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Which of the following orders should the nurse expect for a client admitted with a threatened abortion?
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Pad count
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Which of the following pieces of data found on a client’s health history would place her at risk for an ectopic pregnancy?
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Recurrent pelvic infections
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