Which of the following trends is currently influencing maternal and child health?

The availability of additional family support

An expansion of community-based services

Closure of regionalized healthcare centers

A reduction in the number of latchkey kids

A client with hypertension who is receiving intravenous magnesium sulfate therapy

hasrequested a epidural anesthetic.

Decrease protein level

Elevated glucose

Decreased platelet count

Absence of sodium

The nurse is teaching a client about the best positions for rest during pregnancy. Which

of thefollowing responses shows the teaching has been effective?

I will lay on my stomach supported with pillows for gravity to help blood flow to

thebaby

I will use side-lying so the weight of the baby does not trap blood in my legs and

moreblood can flow through the placenta

I will lay on my back with my knees bent to prevent lower back strain

I will rest a recliner or with pillows propped in bed to breathe better so there’s

moreoxygen for the baby

A nurse is measuring the fundal height of a client who is at 21 weeks gestation. At

whichlocation should the nurse expect to palpate the fundus.

Halfway between the symphysis pubis and umbilicus

3 cm above the umbilicus

Slightly above the umbilicus

3 cm below the umbilicus

Which picture depicts the ideal presentation for a vaginal delivery?

4

1

2

A. 3

A pregnant client is being admitted for severe preeclampsia. Which room location

should thecharge nurse assign this client on the obstetrical unit? Did not find

Near the nurse’s station