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Which maternal conditions would be considered a contraindication for the application of internal monitoring devices? (Select all that apply)

Which property of Magnesium Sulfate is used for treatment of pre-term labor?

The client was found to have hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAG) early in her pregnancy. The nurse is explaining to the client what will happen during labor and birth because the client is contagious for hepatitis B. Which statement by the client indicates that additional teaching is needed?

A woman is in active labor. Her cervical dilation is 6 cm. The nurse notes that the fetal heart rate (FHR) slows from its baseline of 144 per minute (bpm) to 126 bpm before the acme of the contraction. The FHR then returns to its baseline by the end of the contraction. The nurse understands that this indicates:

Which maternal factor may inhibit fetal descent?

A woman is 32 weeks pregnant. She is HIV positive, but asymptomatic. What would be important in managing her pregnancy and delivery? (Select all that apply)

A woman is being treated for preterm labor with magnesium sulfate. The nurse is concerned that the client is experiencing early drug toxicity. What assessment finding by the nurse indicates early magnesium sulfate toxicity?

A woman is being treated for preterm labor with magnesium sulfate. The nurse is concerned that the client is experiencing early drug toxicity. What assessment finding by the nurse indicates early magnesium sulfate toxicity?

Which assessment findings would convince the nurse caring for the PIH patient to “hold” the next dose of magnesium sulfate? (Select all that apply)

The nurse identifies the following assessment findings on a client with preeclampsia: BP 158/100; urinary output 50 ml/hr; lungs clear to auscultation; urine protein 1+ on dipstick; and edema of the hands, face and feet. On the next hourly assessment, which of the following new assessment findings would be an indication of worsening of the preeclampsia?