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D) Elevated liver enzymes Which of the following would the nurse have readily available for a client who is receiving 14. magnesium sulfate to treat severe preeclampsia? A) Calcium gluconate B) Potassium chloride C) Ferrous sulfate D) Calcium carbonate Which assessment finding would lead the nurse to suspect infection as the cause of a clients 15. PROM? A) Yellow-green fluid B) Blue color on Nitrazine testing C) Ferning D) Foul odor While assessing a pregnant woman, the nurse suspects that the client may be at risk for 16. hydramnios based on which of the following? (Select all that apply.) A) History of diabetes B) Complaints of shortness of breath C) Identifiable fetal parts on abdominal palpation D) Difficulty obtaining fetal heart rate E) Fundal height below that for expected gestataional age After teaching a group of nursing students about the possible causes of spontaneous abortion, 17.the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as the most common cause of first trimester abortions? A) Maternal disease B) Cervical insufficiency C) Fetal genetic abnormalities D) Uterine fibroids A pregnant woman is admitted with premature rupture of the membranes. The nurse is assessing 18.the woman closely for possible infection. Which of the following would lead the nurse to suspect that the woman is developing an infection? (Select all that apply.) A) Fetal bradycardia B) Abdominal tenderness C) Elevated maternal pulse rate D) Decreased C-reactive protein levels E) Cloudy malodorous fluid A nurse is teaching a pregnant woman with preterm premature rupture of membranes who is 19.about to be discharged home about caring for herself. Which statement by the woman indicates a need for additional teaching? A) I need to keep a close eye on how active my baby is each day. B) I need to call my doctor if my temperature increases. C) Its okay for my husband and me to have sexual intercourse. D) I can shower but I shouldnt take a tub bath. 20.A nurse is assessing a pregnant woman with gestational hypertension. Which of the following would lead the nurse to suspect that the client has developed severe preeclampsia? A) Urine protein 300 mg/24 hours B) Blood pressure 150/96 mm Hg C) Mild facial edema D) Hyperreflexia 21.A nurse suspects that a pregnant client may be experiencing abruption placenta based on assessment of which of the following? (Select all that apply.) A) Dark red vaginal bleeding
