A 17-year-old pregnant client is receiving prenatal care at the health clinic. The client states the anticipation of her body changing has caused her to have an emotional crisis. Which of the following interventions would be most appropriate for this client?
The nurse is working in a OB clinic, seeing a client who is 9 weeks pregnant. Which of the following statements by the client is the LEAST concerning?
A client who is 16 weeks pregnant is at the healthcare provider’s office for a routine prenatal exam. The nurse is educating the client about pregnancy-related body changes that may occur in the next several months. Which best describes a condition that affects the musculoskeletal system occurring during pregnancy?
A nurse is caring for a pregnant client who is at 28 weeks’ gestation. Which of the following changes in cardiac output would the nurse expect to see in a client of this gestation?
Which symptom reported by a pregnant client would be most concerning to the nurse?
A pregnant client calls the OB office to report recurring nosebleeds. What is the best response by the nurse?
A nurse is caring for a client at her 10-week OB appointment. The client expresses concern and asks why she is already going to the bathroom so frequently when she is only 10 weeks pregnant. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a 32-week pregnant client after her OB appointment. The client has had edema in her lower legs and ankles. What advice should be included in teaching?
A client who is 37 weeks pregnant has collapsed in the hallway of the hospital. A nurse responds and discovers that the client does not have a heart rate. Which intervention must be modified because of this client’s pregnancy in order to respond to this situation?
The nurse is caring for a client who is 34 weeks pregnant at their prenatal appointment. The client has presented with 3+ pitting edema in the ankles and feet. What nursing interventions are appropriate? Select all that apply.
