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PN ATI Capstone Maternal Newborn Questions

Question 1 of 5

A nurse providing dietary teaching for a client who is at 29 weeks of gestation and has phenylketonuria. Which of the following suggested foods should the nurse include in the teaching?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Clients with phenylketonuria (PKU) must adhere to a strict low-phenylalanine diet to prevent neurological damage. A sliced apple and red grapes are low in phenylalanine, making them safe choices.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is discussing recommendations for daily nutrient intake during pregnancy with a client who is at 10 weeks of gestation. For which of the following nutrients should the nurse instruct the client to increase intake during pregnancy?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Calcium is vital during pregnancy for fetal bone development and to prevent maternal bone loss. The recommended daily intake should be increased to support these needs.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving oxytocin to augment labor. The nurse notes recurrent variable decelerations of the FHR. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The first action should be to discontinue the infusion of oxytocin, as it can contribute to uterine hyperstimulation and fetal distress. This allows for immediate assessment and management of the fetal heart rate.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following characteristics would indicate true labor in a client?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: True labor is characterized by regular contractions that increase in intensity and frequency. These contractions result in cervical dilation and effacement, indicating the onset of labor.

Question 5 of 5

A client tells the nurse that she suspects she is pregnant because she is able to feel the baby move. The nurse knows that this is a:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Quickening, or the sensation of fetal movement, is considered a presumptive sign of pregnancy. It is not definitive because other conditions, such as gas or intestinal movement, can mimic the feeling of fetal movement.

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A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving oxytocin to augment labor. The client has an intrauterine pressure catheter and an internal fetal scalp electrode for monitoring. Which of the following is an indication that the nurse should discontinue the infusion?
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A nurse on a postpartum unit is receiving change-of-shift report for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?

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