A client at 35 weeks' gestation with polyhydramnios is being monitored for complications. What condition is the client at increased risk for?

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A client at 35 weeks' gestation with polyhydramnios is being monitored for complications. What condition is the client at increased risk for?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Polyhydramnios increases the risk of umbilical cord prolapse due to excessive amniotic fluid and unstable fetal positioning.

Question 2 of 5

What should be included in teaching a client undergoing a bilateral tubal ligation?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Tubal ligation does not affect libido.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse on the labor and delivery unit is assessing four clients. Which of the following clients is a candidate for an induction of labor with misoprostol?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Misoprostol is a prostaglandin E1 analog that is commonly used for labor induction. It is particularly useful in clients with a previous uterine incision, such as a cesarean section scar, because it helps soften the cervix and promote uterine contractions, which can lead to successful vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). Misoprostol can be an effective method for inducing labor in these clients while minimizing the risk of uterine rupture. However, it is important to closely monitor clients for signs of uterine hyperstimulation when using misoprostol for labor induction.

Question 4 of 5

A newborn's birth was prolonged because the shoulders were very wide. The nurse performing the assessment would be particularly observant for a problem with the:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The Moro reflex is a normal infantile reflex that is typically present at birth and disappears around 4-6 months of age. This reflex is triggered by a sudden loss of support or a loud noise, causing the infant to throw back the head and extend the arms in a gesture as if trying to grab something. In a situation where the newborn's birth was prolonged due to wide shoulders, there is a higher risk of injury to the brachial plexus (nerves that control arm movement) during delivery. Damage to the brachial plexus can result in weakness or paralysis of the affected arm, and this may impact the Moro reflex as it involves the arms' movement. Therefore, the nurse would be particularly observant for any abnormality or lack of response in the Moro reflex as it may indicate potential nerve injury related to the difficult birth.

Question 5 of 5

What should the nurse advise the client regarding Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate)?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Depo-Provera can reduce milk supply and thus breastfeeding should be avoided.

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