A 24-week-gravid client is being seen in the prenatal clinic. She states, 'I have had a terrible headache for the past 2 days.' Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the nurse to perform next?

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A 24-week-gravid client is being seen in the prenatal clinic. She states, 'I have had a terrible headache for the past 2 days.' Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the nurse to perform next?

A. Inquire whether or not the client has allergies.' B. Take the woman's blood pressure.' C. Assess the woman's fundal height.' D. Ask the woman about stressors at work.'

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

A 26-week-gestation woman is diagnosed with severe preeclampsia with HELLP syndrome. The nurse will assess for which of the following signs/symptoms?

A. Low serum creatinine.' B. High serum protein.' C. Bloody stools.' D. Epigastric pain.'

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

In anticipation of a complication that may develop in the second half of pregnancy, the nurse teaches an 18-week-gravid client to call the office if she experiences which of the following?

A. Headache and decreased output.' B. Puffy feet.' C. Hemorrhoids and vaginal discharge.' D. Backache.'

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

What is the highest priority nursing intervention for an infant born with myelomeningocele?

A. Protect the sac from injury. B. Prepare the parents for the childâ€™s paralysis from the waist down. C. Prepare the parents for closure of the sac when the child is approximately 2 years of age. D. Assess for cyanosis.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Which statement regarding congenital anomalies of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems is correct?

A. Cardiac disease may demonstrate signs and symptoms of respiratory illness. B. Screening for congenital anomalies of the respiratory system need only be performed for infants experiencing respiratory distress. C. Choanal atresia can be corrected with the use of a suction catheter to remove the blockage. D. Congenital diaphragmatic hernias are diagnosed and treated after birth.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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