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A pregnant woman is to undergo an amniocentesis for genetic testing purposes. Which of the following information is important for the nurse to include in the teaching?

A patient is being seen for a prenatal visit at 10 weeks’ gestation. Which of the following findings most likely suggest a hydatidiform mole?

A woman is being seen in the clinic for a routine prenatal examination at 20 weeks gestation. The provider palpates the woman’s fundus at the umbilicus. The nurse knows this finding:

A patient at 10 weeks gestation was just diagnosed with a partial molar pregnancy. She is tearful and asks if there is any way she can continue the pregnancy. Which of the following is the best explanation by the nurse?

A clinic nurse is counseling a pregnant woman who has Type I diabetes. Which of the following information is important for her to include? Select all that apply.

If a family undergoes genetic evaluation during pregnancy and a diagnosis is established, genetic counseling educates the family about the following:

The nurse assesses a client following administration of metoprolol.  Which assessment findings should the nurse anticipate?

The client with a deep vein thrombosis is prescribed a bolus dose of heparin.  The physician’s order states to administer “Heparin IV bolus dose of 80 units/kg.” The client weighs 165 lbs. How many units of heparin will the nurse administer for this bolus?

A client diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis is receiving intravenous heparin.  What does the nurse identify as the priority outcome for this client?

The nurse is conducting an assessment on a client with Parkinson’s Disease who is taking pramipexole.  The client’s blood pressure is 90/60 and he is experiencing hallucinations.  What is the priority nursing action?