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Question 1 of 5

A client at 36 weeks' gestation with eclampsia begins to exhibit signs of labor after an eclamptic seizure. The nurse should assess the client for:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Abruptio placentae is a complication associated with eclampsia.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is planning care for a group of pregnant clients. Which of the following clients should be referred to a health care provider immediately?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Severe preeclampsia requires immediate attention.

Question 3 of 5

A preterm infant delivered 2 hours ago at 34 weeks' gestation is experiencing rapid respirations, grunting, no breath sounds on one side, and a shift in location of heart sounds. The nurse should prepare to assist with which of the following?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: These symptoms suggest a pneumothorax, and inserting a chest tube is the priority to relieve air trapping.

Question 4 of 5

A client visits the clinic seeking a prescription for oral contraceptives. Which of the following would alert the nurse to further assess the client before the contraceptives are prescribed?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Smoking at age 37 is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular complications with combined oral contraceptives, requiring further assessment. Fibrocystic breast disease and irregular cycles are not contraindications, and family history of ovarian cancer is less relevant.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is caring for a neonate shortly after birth when the neonate is diagnosed with sepsis and is to be treated with intravenous antibiotics. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the parents to do because of the neonate's infection?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Thorough hand washing is critical to prevent further infection in a neonate with sepsis.

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