Pregnant Client with Preeclampsia or Eclampsia + Chronic Hypertension + Third trimester Bleeding + Pre term labor + PROM + Diabetes + Heart Disease + Ectopic pregnancy + Hyperemesis Gravidarum + Hydratiform Mole + Misc. Complications + Quality & Safety Terms in this set (97)A 32-year-old multigravida
returns to the 1. Headaches. 3. Proteinuria. The nurse is instructing a preeclamptic client 1."If the fetus is becoming less active than before." 4. "If the fetus moves more often than 3 times an hour." A 29-year-old multigravida at 37 weeks' 3. Assess reflexes, clonus, visual disturbances, and headache. At
32 weeks' gestation, a 15-year-old 3. Adolescent age group. A primigravid client's baseline blood pres- 1.Blood pressure of 160/110 mm Hg on two separate occasions. 4. Weight gain of 2 lb in the last week. A 16-year-old client at 34 weeks' gestation, 3 + protein on urine dipstick. When developing the teaching plan for a 1.Return visit to the prenatal clinic in approximately 4
weeks. 3. Bed rest on the left side during the day, with bathroom privileges. After instructing a primigravid client at 38 1. Hydrocephalic infant. 3. Intrauterine growth retardation. After instructing a multigravid client 1. 30-minute period three times a day. 3. 1-hour period each day. When
teaching a multigravid client diag- 1. High-residue diet. 3. Regular diet. A 17-year-old client at 33 weeks' gestation 1. Blurred vision. 1. Blurred vision. One week after her prenatal visit, a primi- 1. "Take two acetaminophen tablets. They aren't as likely to upset your stomach." 2. "I think the doctor should see you today. Can you come to the clinic this morning?" When assessing a 16-year-old primigravid 1. Blood pressure of 138/94 mm Hg. 2. Severe blurring of vision. When preparing the room for admission of a 1. Oxytocin infusion solution. 4. padding for the side rails. The physician orders intravenous magnesium 1. Diazepam (Valium). 3. Calcium gluconate. For the client who is receiving intravenous 1. Decreased deep tendon reflexes. A
28-year-old multigravida at 37 weeks' 2. Vaginal or cesarean delivery of the fetus. Which of the following would the nurse 1. Decreased generalized edema within 8
hours. 4. Absence of any seizure activity during the first 48 hours. The nurse is administering intravenous 1. T 98, P 72, R 14. Soon after
admission of a primigravid client 1. Respiratory rate of 12 breaths/minute. 1. Respiratory rate of 12 breaths/minute. As the nurse enters the room of a newly 1. Insert an airway to improve oxygenation. 3. Call for immediate assistance. After administering hydralazine (Apresoline) 1. Tachycardia. A
primigravid client with severe preeclamp- 1. 1+. 4+ A 16-year-old unmarried primigravid client 1. Decreased contraction intensity. 3. Epigastric pain. Fifteen minutes after a client experiences an 1. Polyuria. 4. Uterine contractions. A client at 36 weeks' gestation with eclamp- 1. Abruptio placentae.
1. Abruptio placentae. The nurse is reviewing the chart of a multi- 1. Platelets 200,000 mm3. 2. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) > 200 units/L. An obese 36-year-old multigravid client at 12 weeks' gestation has a history of chronic hyperten- sion. She was treated with methyldopa (Aldomet) before becoming pregnant. When counseling the cli- ent about diet during pregnancy, the nurse realizes that the client needs additional instruction when she states which of the following? 1. I need to reduce my caloric intake to 1200 calories a day After instructing a multigravid client at10 weeks' gestation diagnosed with chronic hyper- tension about the need for frequent prenatal visits, the nurse determines that the instructions have been successful when the client states which of the following? 1. "I may develop hyperthyroidism because of my high blood pressure." 2. "I need close monitoring because I may have a small-for-gestational-age infant." The nurse is caring for a 22-year-old G 2, P 2 client who has disseminated intravascular coagula- tion after delivering a dead fetus. Which findings are the highest priority to report to the health care provider? 1. Activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) of 30 seconds. 3. Urinary output of 25 mL in the past hour. A 24-year-old client, G 3, P 1, at 32 weeks' gestation, is admitted to the hospital because of vaginal bleeding. After reviewing the client's his- tory, which of the following factors might lead the nurse to suspect abruptio placentae? 4. hx of cocaine use When caring for a multigravid client admitted to the hospital with vaginal bleeding at 38 weeks' gestation, which of the following would the nurse anticipate administering intravenously if the client develops disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)? 2. Fresh frozen platelets. When assessing a 34-year-old multigravid client at 34 weeks' gestation experiencing moder- ate vaginal bleeding, which of the following would most likely alert the nurse that placenta previa is present? 1. Painless vaginal bleeding. After giving instruction about the cause ofthe vaginal bleeding to a multigravid client at 36 weeks' gestation diagnosed with placenta previa, the nurse determines that the teaching has been effec- tive when the client says that the bleeding results from which of the following? 2. Exposure of maternal blood sinuses. The physician orders whole blood replace- ment for a multigravid client with abruptio placen- tae. Before administering the intravenous blood product, the nurse should first: 1.Validate client information and the blood product with another nurse. Following a cesarean delivery for abruptio placentae, a multigravid client tells the nurse, "I feel like such a failure. None of my other deliveries were like this." The nurse's response to the client is based on the understanding of which of the following? 1. The client will most likely have postpartum blues. 3. The client's feeling of grief is a normal reaction. The nurse should do which of the following actions first when admitting a multigravid client at 36 weeks' gestation with a probable diagnosis of abruptio placentae? 1. Prepare the client for a vaginal examination. 3. Insert a large-gauge intravenous catheter. The health care provider has determined that a preterm labor client at 34 weeks' gestation has no fetal fibronectin present. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following outcomes in the next week? 3. The client will not likely develop preterm labor. A nurse is discussing preterm labor in a prenatal class. After class, a client and her partner ask the nurse to identify again the nursing strategies to prevent preterm labor. The clients need further instruction when they state which of the following? 1. "I need to stay hydrated all the time." 4. "Changing to filter cigarettes is helpful." A multigravid client at 34 weeks' gestationis being treated with indomethacin (Indocin) to halt preterm labor. If the
client delivers a preterm infant, the nurse should notify the nursery personnel about this therapy because of the possibility for which of the following? 1. Pulmonary hypertension. The nurse is preparing to administer terb- utaline (Brethine) to a multigravid client in preterm labor. Before administering this drug intravenously, the nurse should determine the results of the following? 1. Hematocrit. 4. Heart rate. In which of the following maternal locations would the nurse place the ultrasound transducer of the external electronic fetal heart rate monitor if a fetus at 34 weeks' gestation is in the left occipitoan- terior (LOA)
position? 3. Below the umbilicus on the left side. The physician orders betamethasone (Celestone) for a 34-year-old multigravid client at 32 weeks' gestation who is experiencing preterm labor. Previously, the client has experienced one infant death due to preterm
birth at 28 weeks' gesta- tion. The nurse explains that this drug is given for which of the following reasons? 1. To enhance fetal lung maturity. The nurse is caring for a multigravid cli-ent at 34 weeks' gestation diagnosed with preterm labor. The client has delivered two stillborn infants at 30 weeks' gestation. The client is scheduled for a sonogram before an amniocentesis. Which of the fol- lowing would be a priority nursing diagnosis for the
client? 2. Anxiety related to diagnostic tests for fetal well-being. When preparing a multigravid client at34 weeks' gestation experiencing preterm laborfor the shake test performed on amniotic fluid, the nurse would instruct the client that this test is done to evaluate the maturity of which of the following fetal systems? 1. urinary 4. pulmonary The nurse is planning care for a multigravid client hospitalized at 36 weeks' gestation with confirmed rupture of membranes and no evidence of labor. Which of the
following would the nurse expect the physician to order? 3. Vaginal culture for Neisseria gonorrhoeae. A multigravid client at 34 weeks' gestation visits the hospital because she suspects that her water has broken. After
testing the leaking fluid with nitrazine paper, the nurse confirms that the client's membranes have ruptured when the paper turns which of the following colors? 3. Blue. A primigravid client at 30 weeks' gestation has been admitted to the hospital with premature rupture of the membranes without contractions. Her cervix is 2 cm dilated and 50% effaced. The nurse
should next assess the client's: 4. Temperature. A multigravid client at 34 weeks' gestation with premature rupture of the membranes tests posi- tive for group B streptococcus. The client is having contractions every 4 to 6 minutes. Her vital signs are as follows: blood pressure, 120/80 mm Hg; tempera- ture, 100° F
(37.8° C); pulse, 100 bpm; respirations, 18 breaths/minute. Which of the following would the nurse expect the physician to order? 1. Intravenous penicillin. 1. Intravenous penicillin. A primigravid client at 36 weeks' gestation with premature rupture of the membranes is to be discharged home on bed rest with follow-up by the home health nurse. After instruction about care while at home, which of the following client state- ments indicates effective teaching? 1. "It is permissible to douche if the fluid irritates my vaginal area." 4. "I should contact the doctor if my temperature is 100.4° F or higher." A primigravid client at 34 weeks' gestationis experiencing contractions every 3 to 4 minutes lasting for 35 seconds. Her cervix is 2 cm dilated and 50% effaced. While the nurse is assessing the client's vital signs, the client says, "I think my bag of water just broke." Which of the following would the nurse do first? 1. Check the status of the fetal heart
rate. 1. Check the status of the fetal heart rate. A client with gestational diabetes who is entering her third trimester is learning how to moni- tor her fetus's movements. After teaching the cli-ent about the kick count, the nurse should provide further instruction if the client makes which of the following statements? 1. "The baby may be more active at different times of the day." 3. "The baby should be moving less than 10 times in 3 hours." A 27-year-old primigravid client with
insulin-dependent diabetes at 34 weeks' gestation undergoes a nonstress test, the results of which are documented as reactive. The nurse should tell the client that the test results indicate which of the fol- lowing? 4. There is evidence of fetal well-being. A primigravid client with insulin-dependent diabetes tells the nurse that the contraction stress test performed earlier in the day was suspicious. The nurse interprets this test result as indicating that the fetal heart rate pattern showed which of the following? 3. Inconsistent late decelerations. Which of the following statements abouta fetal biophysical profile would be incorporated into the teaching plan for a primigravid client with insulin-dependent diabetes? 1. It determines fetal lung maturity 2. it is noninvasive using real-time ultrasound A 30-year old multigravida client at 8 weeks gestation has a history of insulin-dependent diabetes since age 20. When explaining about the importance of blood glucose control during pregnancy, the nurse should tell the client that which of the following will occur regarding the client's insulin needs during the first trimester? 1. They will increase. 2. They will decrease. he nurse explains the complications of pregnancy that occur with diabetes to a primigravid client at 10 weeks' gestation who has a 5-year his- tory of insulin-dependent diabetes. Which of the following, if stated by the client as a complication, indicates the need for additional teaching? 2. Twin-to-twin transfer. When developing a teaching plan for a primigravid client with insulin-dependent diabetes about monitoring blood glucose control and insulin dosages at home, which of the following would the nurse expect to include as a desired target range for blood glucose levels? 1. 40 to 60 mg/dL between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. 2. 60 to 100 mg/dL before meals and bedtime snacks. When teaching a primigravid client with diabetes about common causes of hyperglycemia during pregnancy, which of the following would the nurse include? 3. Maternal infection. After teaching a diabetic primigravida about symptoms of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia, the nurse determines that the client understands the instruction when she says that hyperglycemia may be manifested by which of the following? 1. Dehydration. At 38 weeks' gestation, a primigravid client with poorly controlled diabetes and severe preeclampsia is admitted for a cesarean delivery. The nurse explains to the client that delivery helps to prevent which of the following? 4. Stillbirth. A
primigravid client with diabetes at39 weeks' gestation is seen in the high-risk clinic. The physician estimates that the fetus weighs at least 4,500 g (10 lb). The client asks, "What causes the baby to be so large?" The nurse's response is based on the understanding that fetal macrosomia is usually related to which of the following? 3. Maternal hyperglycemia. With plans to breast-feed her neonate, a pregnant client with insulin-dependent diabetes asks the nurse about insulin needs during the post- partum period. Which of the following statements about postpartal insulin requirements for breast- feeding mothers should the nurse include in the explanation? 1. They fall significantly in the immediate postpartum period. After instruction of a primigravid client at 8 weeks' gestation diagnosed with class I heart dis- ease about self-care during pregnancy, which of the following client statements would indicate the need for additional teaching? 1."I
should avoid being near people who have a cold." 3. "I should reduce my intake of protein in my diet." While caring for a primigravid client with class II heart disease at 28 weeks' gestation, the nurse would instruct the client to contact her physi-
cian immediately if the client experiences which of the following? 4. Increased dyspnea at rest. When developing the collaborative plan of care with the health care provider for a multigravid client at 10 weeks' gestation with a history of car- diac disease who was being treated with
digitalis therapy before this pregnancy, the nurse should instruct the client about which of the following regarding the client's drug therapy regimen? 2. Continuation of the same dosage. Which of the following anticoagulants would the nurse expect to
administer when caring for a primigravid client at 12 weeks' gestation who has class II cardiac disease due to mitral valve stenosis? 1. Heparin. 1. Heparin. A primigravid client with class II heart dis- ease who is visiting the clinic at 8 weeks' gestation tells the nurse that she has been maintaining a low- sodium,
1,800-calorie diet. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client? 4. Increase caloric intake to 2,200 calories daily to promote fetal growth. On arrival at the emergency department, a client tells the nurse that she suspects that she may be pregnant but has been having a small amount of bleeding and has severe pain in the lower abdomen. The client's blood pressure is 70/50 mm Hg and her pulse rate is 120 bpm. The nurse notifies the physi- cian immediately because of the possibility of: 1. Ectopic pregnancy. The nurse is assessing a multigravida client at 12 weeks' gestation who has been admitted to the emergency department with sharp right-sided abdominal pain and vaginal spotting. Which of the following should the nurse obtain about the client's history? Select all that apply. 1. History of sexually transmitted infections. Before surgery to remove an ectopic preg- nancy and the fallopian tube, which of the follow- ing would alert the nurse to the possibility of tubal rupture? 2. Falling hematocrit and hemoglobin levels. A multigravid client diagnosed with a prob- able ruptured ectopic pregnancy is scheduled for emergency surgery. In addition to monitoring the client's blood pressure before surgery, which of the following would the nurse assess? 4. Pulse rate A 36-year-old multigravid client is admitted to the hospital with possible ruptured ectopic preg- nancy. When obtaining the client's history, which of the following would be most important to identify as a predisposing factor? 3. Episodes of pelvic inflammatory disease. After surgery to remove a ruptured fallopian tube, a multigravid client receives discharge instructions about potential complications to report to her physi- cian. Which of the following, if stated by the client as a complication, indicates a need for additional teaching? 2. Headache. A multigravid client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy. The nurse antic- ipates that, because the client's fallopian tube has not yet ruptured, which of the following may be ordered? 3. Methotrexate. After instruction of a primigravid client at 8 weeks' gestation about measures to overcome early morning nausea and vomiting, which of the follow- ing client statements indicates the need for addi- tional teaching? 3. "I'll eat two large meals daily with frequent protein snacks." A multigravid client thought to be at 14 weeks' gestation reports that she is experiencing such severe morning sickness that "she has not been able to keep anything down for a week." The nurse should assess for signs and symptoms of
which of the following? 3. Hypokalemia. A multigravid client is admitted at 16 weeks' gestation with a diagnosis of hyperemesis gravi- darum. The nurse should explain to the client that hyperemesis gravidarum is thought to be related to high levels of which of the following hormones? 2. Estrogen. A primigravida admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of hyperemesis gravidarum is placed on nothing-by-mouth (NPO) status and is receiving intravenous (IV) fluid replacement therapy. In plan- ning this client's care, the nurse should collaborate with the health care provider (HCP) to carry out which of the following? 3. Per HCP orders, provide clear liquids by mouth after 24 hours if vomiting subsides. A client at 15 weeks' gestation is admitted with
dark brown vaginal bleeding and continuous nausea and vomiting. Her blood pressure is 142/98 and fundal height is 19 cm. The nurse should pre- pare to do which of the following? 4. Obtain an ultrasound. A 38-year-old client at about 14 weeks' gesta- tion is
admitted to the hospital with a diagnosisof complete hydatidiform mole. Soon after admission, the nurse would assess the client for signs and symptoms of which of the following? 1. Pregnancy-induced hypertension After a dilatation and curettage (D&C) to evacuate a molar pregnancy, assessing the client for
signs and symptoms of which of the following would be most important? 2. Hemorrhage. When preparing a multigravid client whohas undergone evacuation of a hydatidiform mole for discharge, the nurse explains the need for follow-up care. The nurse determines that the client understands the instruction when she says
thatshe is at risk for developing which of thefollowing? 2. Choriocarcinoma. After suction and evacuation of a complete hydatidiform mole, the 28-year-old multigravid cli- ent asks the nurse when she can become pregnant again. The nurse would advise the client not to become pregnant again for at least which of the
fol- lowing time spans? 2. 12 months. The nurse is working with four clients onthe obstetrical unit. Which client will be the highest priority for a cesarean section? 4. Client at 38 weeks' gestation with active herpes lesions The nurse notices that a client who has just delivered her infant is short of breath, ashen in color, and begins to cough. She becomes limp on the delivery table. At last assessment 1⁄2 hour ago, her tempature was 98, pulse 78, respirations 16. Deter- mine the nursing actions in the order they should occur. 1. Open airway using head tilt-chin lift. 3, 2,1,4,5 A client in sickle cell crisis has been hos- pitalized during her pregnancy. After giving dis- charge instructions, the nurse determines the client needs
further teaching when she states which of the following? 4. "I have this disease because I don't eat enough food with iron." A laboring client at -2 station has a spontaneous rupture of the membranes and a cord immediately protrudes from the vagina. The nurse should first: 1. Place gentle pressure upward on the fetal head. 1. Place gentle pressure upward on the fetal head. A client
has just had a cesarean section fora prolapsed cord. In reviewing the client's history, which of the following factors places a client at risk for cord prolapse? Select all that apply. 1. −2 station. A woman who has delivered a healthy new- born is being discharged. As a part of the discharge teaching, the nurse should instruct the client to observe vaginal discharge for postpartum hemor- rhage and notify the healthcare provider about? 3. Saturating a pad in an hour A woman who is Rh-negative has delivered an Rh-positive infant. The nurse explains to the client that she will recieve RhoGAM. The nurse determines that the client understands the purpose of RhoGAM when she states: 2. "RhoGAM will prevent antibody formation in my blood." A client at 4 weeks postpartum tells thenurse that she can't cope any longer and is over- whelmed by her newborn. The baby has old formula on her clothes and under her neck. The mother does not remember when she last bathed the baby and states she does not want to care for the infant. The nurse should encourage the client and her husband to call their health care
provider because the mother should be evaluated further for? 2. Postpartum depression. The nurse and a nursing assistant are caring for clients in a birthing center. Which of the follow- ing tasks should the nurse delegate to the nursing assistant? Select all that apply. 2,3,7 Several
pregnant clients are waiting to be seen in the triage area of the obstetrical unit. Which client should the nurse see first? 3. A client at 32 weeks' gestation who has preeclampsia and +3 proteinuria who is returning for evaluation of epigastric pain. The nurse is planning care for a group of preg- nant clients. Which of the following clients should be referred to a health care provider immediately? 1. A
woman who is at 10 weeks' gestation, is having nausea and vomiting, and has +1 ketones in her urine. 3. A woman at 32 weeks' gestation and is preeclamptic with +3 proteinuria. A client with pregnancy-induced hyper- tension is to receive magnesium sulfate to run at3 grams per hour with normal saline to maintainthe total I.V. rate at 125 mL/hour. The nurse giving end of shift report stated the client's blood pressures have been elevated during the night. The oncom-ing nurse checked the client and found magnesium sulfate running at 2 grams per hour. Identify the nursing actions to be taken from first to last.
1. Notify the physician of the incident. 3, 2, 1, 4 As the nurse enters the room of a newly admitted primigravid client diagnosed with severe preeclampsia, the client begins to experience a seizure. The
nurse should do which in order of priority from first to last? 1,4,2,3 Sets with similar termsLippincott - High Risk Pregnancy24 terms quizlette615241 WK10/MN success/High Risk Antepartum120 terms Yesenia_Lira Sets found in the same folder
Lippincott Practice Q's Antepartal Care71 terms ericaandrea PrepU Query Quiz: Perfusion: Preeclampsia25 terms Laura_Bailey81 NCLEX PREP MATERNITY27 terms kimberly_maynard3 PrepU Query Quiz: Labor and Delivery48 terms PoisonousPassion Other sets by this creatorPostpartum Medication exam30 terms ericaandrea Community Final Exam 2233 terms ericaandrea Community Final Exam207 terms ericaandrea Community exam 2350 terms ericaandrea Other Quizlet setsMarine Biology - Ch. 4 Questions12 terms dustin_booth Noise Exam II70 terms swan_miller7 Eliopoulos gerontological Endocrine28 terms RAJABAB_2018PLUS Related questionsQUESTION what is twin reversed arterial perfusion syndrome 15 answers QUESTION How do we quantify blood loss? 8 answers QUESTION What are signs of complete abortion? 12 answers QUESTION What are some disadvantages of Implanon? 15 answers What are the characteristics of an eclamptic seizure?Eclampsia is a severe complication of preeclampsia. It's a rare but serious condition where high blood pressure results in seizures during pregnancy. Seizures are periods of disturbed brain activity that can cause episodes of staring, decreased alertness, and convulsions (violent shaking).
What happens during an eclamptic seizure?Eclampsia is life-threatening for both a mother and her fetus. During a seizure, the oxygen supply to the fetus is drastically reduced. Sudden seizures can occur before, during, or (rarely) up to 6 weeks after delivery (postpartum). Postpartum seizures are most common during the first 48 hours after delivery.
What should a nurse assess for a patient with preeclampsia?A thorough initial assessment of the woman with possible preeclampsia should include a complete history a complete physical exam with close attention to preeclampsia symptoms, including unremitting headaches, edema, visual changes, and epigastric pain, fetal activity, and vaginal bleeding.
What are the clinical signs of an eclamptic fit?During an eclamptic fit, the mother's arms, legs, neck or jaw will twitch involuntarily in repetitive, jerky movements. She may lose consciousness and may wet herself. The fits usually last less than a minute.
|