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Question 1 of 5

A client at 28 weeks' gestation in premature labor was placed on ritodrine(Yutopar). To maintain the pregnancy, the physician orders the client to have 10 mg now, 10 mg in 2 hours, and then 20 mg every 4 hours while contractions persist, not to exceed the maximum daily oral dose of 120 mg. At what time will the client have reached the maximum dose if she begins taking the medication at 10:00 a.m. and follows the physician's order?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The client will reach the maximum dose at 10:00 p.m.

Question 2 of 5

A 29-year-old multigravida at 37 weeks' gestation is being treated for severe preeclampsia and has magnesium sulfate infusing at 3 g/hour. The nurse has determined the priority nursing diagnosis to be: risk for central nervous system injury related to hypertension, edema of cerebrum. To maintain safety for this client, the nurse should:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Monitoring signs of CNS irritability such as reflexes, clonus, visual disturbances, and headache helps detect worsening preeclampsia.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is discussing the contraceptive injection with a client. Which of the following side effects should the nurse mention?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The contraceptive injection may cause irregular bleeding and potential weight gain. It does not guarantee regular periods, cause permanent infertility, or significantly increase breast cancer risk.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following characteristics should the nurse teach the mother about her neonate diagnosed with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Hyperactivity and speech disorders are common in FAS due to neurological and developmental impacts.

Question 5 of 5

A client asks about the risks of the contraceptive patch. Which of the following would the nurse include?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The contraceptive patch may increase the risk of blood clots, especially in smokers or those with risk factors. It does not cause permanent infertility, guarantee weight loss, or eliminate periods (it causes withdrawal bleeding).

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In response to the nurse's question about how she is feeling, a postpartum client states that she is fine. She then begins talking to the baby, checking the diaper, and asking infant care questions. The nurse determines the client is in which postpartal phase of psychological adaptation?
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The nurse should do which of the following actions first when admitting a multigravid client at 36 weeks' gestation with a probable diagnosis of abruptio placentae?
A client asks about the differences between the copper IUD and the hormonal IUD. Which of the following responses by the nurse is accurate?

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