A pregnant client is diagnosed with gestational diabetes at 29 weeks’ gestation during a prenatal visit. The nurse provides information by teaching the client about this condition. Which information would the nurse most likely provide to this client about managing this condition?
A nurse is educating a client who has very high blood pressure during pregnancy. Which statement by the client indicates the most understanding regarding gestational hypertension?
A 31-year-old pregnant client and her husband arrive at the healthcare clinic for a prenatal visit. The nurse notes several areas of bruising on the client’s legs and buttocks during the exam. Which response from the nurse is most appropriate in this situation?
A nurse is caring for a pregnant client that has a prior diagnosis of herpes. What should the nurse expect to be included in her plan of care?
A nurse is educating a client with Type 1 Diabetes about how to know if she can have a healthy pregnancy. Which statement indicates the client understood the teaching?
After reviewing an 11-week pregnant client’s history, a nurse knows that which of the following puts the client at risk for gestational hypertension?
A pregnant client is being seen for routine prenatal care. The client is 28 weeks’ gestation with her first pregnancy and has a history of systemic lupus erythematosus. Choose which outcome is most commonly associated with chronic medical illness in a pregnant mother.
The nurse is working with a client who requires hemodialysis and has become pregnant. The client asks the nurse, “Will I be able to continue with dialysis even though I am pregnant?” Which response from the nurse is accurate?
A nurse is assessing clients for the need for genetic testing during pregnancy. Which client is the most appropriate to recommend for immediate genetic testing?
A nurse is caring for a 28-year-old pregnant client with a history of renal disease. The client has developed posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES). Based on this diagnosis, which symptom would the nurse most likely expect to see?
