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Question 1 of 5

After teaching the multiparous mother about hemolytic disease of the newborn and Rh sensitization, the nurse determines that the client understands why she was not sensitized during her other pregnancy when she says which of the following?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Antibodies form after exposure to an Rh-positive fetus, typically not during the first pregnancy, explaining why sensitization did not occur previously.

Question 2 of 5

A 29-year-old multigravida at 37 weeks' gestation is being treated for severe preeclampsia and has magnesium sulfate infusing at 3 g/hour. The nurse has determined the priority nursing diagnosis to be: risk for central nervous system injury related to hypertension, edema of cerebrum. To maintain safety for this client, the nurse should:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Monitoring signs of CNS irritability such as reflexes, clonus, visual disturbances, and headache helps detect worsening preeclampsia.

Question 3 of 5

A primiparous client who will be bottle-feeding her neonate asks, "What is the best position for the baby after feeding?" Which of the following positions should the nurse recommend to aid digestion?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Sitting upright after feeding aids digestion by allowing gravity to keep formula in the stomach.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is counseling a client about the fertility awareness method. Which of the following client statements indicates a need for further teaching?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The fertility awareness method is less reliable with irregular cycles, as ovulation is harder to predict. The other statements reflect correct understanding, indicating a need for further teaching about cycle regularity.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is discussing sterilization with a female client. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Tubal ligation does not cause early menopause, as it only blocks the fallopian tubes and does not affect ovarian hormone production. The other statements are correct, indicating a need for further teaching.

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