The nurse is teaching a client with gestational diabetes about nutrition and insulin need for pregnancy. Which content should the nurse include in this client teaching plan?

The nurse is teaching a client with gestational diabetes about nutrition and insulin need for pregnancy. Which content should the nurse include in this client teaching plan?

A term multigravida, who is receiving oxytocin for labor augmentation is requesting pain medication. Review of the client's record indication that she was medicated 30 minutes ago with butorphanol (Stadol) 2 mg and promethazine (Phenergan) 25 mg IV push. Vaginal examination reveals that the client cervical dilation is 3 cm, 70% effaced, and at a 0 station. What action should the nurse implement?

A pregnant client with mitral stenosis Class III is prescribed complete bedrest. The client asks the nurse, 'Why must I stay in bed all the time?' Which response is best for the nurse to provide this client?

The nurse is caring for a woman with a previously diagnosed heart disease who is in the second stage of labor. Which assessment findings are of greatest concern?

The nurse is caring for a multigravida client in active labor with continuous epidural anesthesia. When the client is 7 cm dilated, her blood pressure drops to 90/50 mm Hg, and the fetal heart rate shows signs of decelerations. What action should the nurse take first?