ATI RN
RN Maternal Nursing OB Newborn 2023 2024 Exam Questions
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A nurse is teaching a client who is at 35 weeks of gestation about manifestations of potential pregnancy complications to report to the provider. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Headache that is unrelieved by analgesia. This is a concerning symptom that could indicate a serious condition like preeclampsia, which can be life-threatening for both the mother and the baby. Headaches that are severe and persistent, especially when accompanied by other symptoms like visual disturbances and high blood pressure, should be reported promptly.
Shortness of breath when climbing stairs (
A) is common in late pregnancy due to the growing uterus pressing on the diaphragm. Swelling of feet and ankles (
B) is also common in pregnancy and usually not a cause for concern unless it is sudden, severe, or accompanied by other symptoms. Braxton Hicks contractions (
D) are normal practice contractions that do not indicate labor unless they become regular and intense.
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