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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is in the third trimester of pregnancy and has gestational diabetes. Which of the following complications is the fetus at risk for?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Gestational diabetes can result in fetal macrosomia, a condition where the baby grows larger than normal due to excess glucose in the mother's blood. This increases the risk of complications during delivery.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving magnesium sulfate for preeclampsia. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the healthcare provider?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Magnesium sulfate can depress the central nervous system, leading to respiratory depression. A respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute is below the normal range and requires immediate intervention.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is admitting a client who is at 33 weeks of gestation and has preeclampsia with severe features. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The nurse should initiate seizure precautions because severe preeclampsia poses a high risk for seizures (eclampsia), ensuring the safety of the client.

Question 4 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 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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