A nurse is providing prenatal education to a client who is in the second trimester of pregnancy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?

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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is providing prenatal education to a client who is in the second trimester of pregnancy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B. Calcium intake is crucial during pregnancy to support fetal bone development. The nurse should educate the client to increase their calcium intake. Choice A is incorrect because fetal movements are usually felt around 18-25 weeks, not at 12 weeks. Choice C is incorrect as exercise is generally encouraged during pregnancy, including the second trimester, as long as it is not high-impact or risky. Choice D is incorrect as folic acid intake is essential during pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects, and pregnant individuals are usually advised to increase their folic acid intake.

Question 2 of 5

A client at 37 weeks of gestation is scheduled for a nonstress test. What information should the nurse include?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C. Drinking orange juice before the nonstress test can increase fetal movement, which is essential for an accurate reading. Choice A is incorrect because oxytocin is not typically administered during a nonstress test. Choice B is incorrect as fasting is not required before this test. Choice D is incorrect as a full bladder is not necessary for a nonstress test.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is assessing a client who is 2 hours postpartum and is receiving oxytocin to control postpartum bleeding. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'Blood pressure 80/50 mm Hg.' Hypotension can be a side effect of oxytocin administration. A blood pressure of 80/50 mm Hg should be reported to the provider. Choice B, 'Uterine contractions,' is an expected finding as oxytocin is used to stimulate uterine contractions. Choice C, 'Urine output 150 mL in 2 hours,' is within the expected range postpartum. Choice D, 'Client reports cramping,' is a common finding due to uterine contractions and is not a cause for concern unless excessive or severe.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is assessing a newborn who was delivered 6 hours ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A respiratory rate of 70/min in a newborn is above the expected range and may indicate respiratory distress, which should be reported to the provider. Choice B, vernix caseosa covering the skin, is a normal finding in newborns and does not require reporting. Choice C, milia on the bridge of the nose, is also a common finding in newborns and does not require immediate reporting. Choice D, acrocyanosis of the extremities, is a common finding within the first few hours of life in newborns and typically resolves on its own, so it does not need to be reported.

Question 5 of 5

A healthcare provider is assessing a client who is at 30 weeks of gestation and is receiving magnesium sulfate for preeclampsia. Which of the following findings indicates magnesium toxicity?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Corrected Rationale: Magnesium sulfate can cause respiratory depression, leading to a decreased respiratory rate. A respiratory rate of 10/min is abnormally low and indicates magnesium toxicity. Tachycardia (Choice A) is not typically associated with magnesium toxicity. Hyperreflexia (Choice B) is a common sign of magnesium toxicity. Polyuria (Choice D) is not a typical finding of magnesium toxicity.

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