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Question 1 of 5

A client is being treated with eclampsia. What is a priority nursing intervention?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Eclampsia is a serious complication of pregnancy characterized by seizures. Hyperreflexia is often a precursor to eclampsia, and assessing for it can help predict and manage the condition before seizures occur.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is at 14 weeks of gestation and has hyperemesis gravidarum. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is often used to treat nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, including hyperemesis gravidarum, and is considered safe for use in pregnant clients.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client following a cesarean birth. Which of the following should the nurse include in the instructions?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: After a cesarean birth, the client should limit physical activity, including stair climbing and lifting, to allow the incision to heal. Supporting the abdomen with a pillow when coughing or sneezing can also reduce discomfort and protect the incision.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is assessing a newborn who was born vaginally with vacuum extractor assistance. The nurse notes swelling over the newborn's head that crosses the suture line. The nurse should identify the swelling as which of the following findings?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Caput succedaneum is swelling of the soft tissues of the head that crosses suture lines, often resulting from pressure during delivery, especially with vacuum extraction.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing preterm labor and has a new prescription for terbutaline. Which of the following findings is a contraindication for administration of this medication?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Terbutaline is contraindicated in clients with heart disease due to the risk of tachycardia and other cardiac complications associated with beta-agonists.

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