In a review of the medical record of a newborn who is large for gestational age (LGA), which of the following factors would the nurse identify as having increased the newborn's risk for being LGA?
A) Fetal exposure to low estrogen levels
B) Low maternal weight gain during pregnancy
C) Low maternal birthweight
D) Maternal pregravid obesity
D
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A patient is being treated for DIC and the nurse has prioritized the nursing diagnosis of Risk for Deficient Fluid Volume Related to Bleeding. How can the nurse best determine if goals of care relating to this diagnosis are being met?
A) Assess for edema. B) Assess skin integrity frequently. C) Assess the patient's level of consciousness frequently. D) Closely monitor intake and output.
Which of the following questions would be effective for obtaining information from a patient? Choose all that apply
1) How did this happen to you? 2) What was your first symptom? 3) Why didn't you seek health care earlier? 4) When did you start having symptoms?
The nurse practitioner examining a pregnant woman in labor notes that the fetal spine is parallel to the woman's spine. What is the term for this relationship of the fetal body to the maternal body?
A) Lie B) Presentation C) Station D) Engagement
After undergoing a modified radical mastectomy, a client is transferred to the post anesthesia care unit (PACU). Which nursing action is best to delegate to an experienced LPN/LVN?
a. Monitoring the client's dressing for any signs of bleeding b. Documenting the initial assessment on the client's chart c. Communicating the client's status report to the charge nurse on the surgical unit d. Teaching the client about the importance of using pain medication as needed