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Question 1 of 5

An antepartal client is Rh negative and understands that she will receive a RhoGAM injection during her pregnancy. The client asks the nurse if she will also receive a RhoGAM injection after the birth of her baby. The client will receive RhoGAM after the birth if blood tests are:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: If the baby is Rh positive and the mother is Rh negative, the mother may develop antibodies against the baby's blood. RhoGAM is administered to prevent the mother's immune system from becoming sensitized to Rh-positive blood.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client who is at 29 weeks of gestation. Which of the following results should the nurse report to the provider?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A platelet count of 140,000/mm� is at the lower end of the normal range but can be concerning in pregnancy, especially if there are signs of thrombocytopenia or bleeding.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is developing a plan of care for a newborn who has hyperbilirubinemia and a prescription for phototherapy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Repositioning the newborn every 2 to 3 hours during phototherapy is important to expose all areas of the skin to light and facilitate the breakdown of bilirubin.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum, has a deep-vein thrombosis, and is receiving heparin therapy via subcutaneous injections. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The nurse should administer the injection in the abdomen, as this is a common site for subcutaneous heparin administration. Aspirin is contraindicated for clients on heparin due to increased bleeding risk.

Question 5 of 5

Prior to an amniocentesis, what action by the client will need to be completed?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Before an amniocentesis, the client should empty her bladder to reduce the risk of bladder puncture during the procedure. This is especially important in early pregnancy.

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