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A patient has delivered twin boys at 36 weeks gestation. One twin was stillborn, and the other is in NICU but stable. The patient is crying softly at the NICU bedside. What is the most therapeutic response by the nurse?

The patient being admitted for treatment of preeclampsia asks the nurse, “How did I get this? I don’t usually have high blood pressure.” The nurse’s response is based on the knowledge that:

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?