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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is assessing a client who is at 31 weeks of gestation. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of a potential prenatal complication?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Blurred vision can be an indicator of serious conditions such as preeclampsia, which involves hypertension and can lead to significant maternal and fetal complications.

Question 2 of 5

To decrease the incidence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), the parents will position the newborn in a:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The safest sleeping position for infants is on their back (supine position). This reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), as sleeping in other positions can increase the risk of airway obstruction.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client in active labor. The nurse notes variable decelerations in the fetal heart rate. Which of the following is the priority nursing action?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Variable decelerations are often caused by umbilical cord compression. Repositioning the client can help alleviate pressure on the cord and improve fetal oxygenation.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is teaching the parents of a newborn how to care for their child's uncircumcised penis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The nurse should instruct the parents to wash the penis gently with soap and water daily, but to avoid retracting the foreskin forcefully as it can cause pain and injury.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse on a postpartum unit is receiving change-of-shift report for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The client saturating a perineal pad every hour may be experiencing postpartum hemorrhage, which is a medical emergency requiring immediate assessment and intervention.

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