HESI RN
HESI RN Care of Women and Pediatric Nursing Questions
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History and Physical
Nurses' Notes
Vital Signs
Diagnostic Results
Provider's Prescriptions
The client is gravida 4, term 3, preterm 0, abortions 0, living children 3 (GTPAL), at 37 weeks and 1 day gestation by 10-week ultrasound. She presents with contractions every 3 to 4 minutes for the past 2 hours. The vaginal examination reveals she is 4 cm dilated, 50% effaced, and at -3 station. Membranes are intact. Prenatal course is unremarkable, with normal laboratory results. The estimated fetal weight by Leopold's maneuver is 6 pounds (2.72 kg).
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The nurse prepares to initiate magnesium sulfate therapy for the client. What is the priority nursing action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing deep tendon reflexes and respiratory rate ' before magnesium sulfate ensures safety, detecting toxicity risks. Increasing rate ', stopping for decelerations ', or giving antihypertensives ' are not initial priorities.
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