2. A pregnant w o m a n in the first trimester of pregnancy has hemoglobin of 8.6 mg/dl and a

hematocrit of 25.1 %. Wh at food should the nurse encourage this client to include in her

diet?

· Carrots

· Chicken

· Yogurt

· Cheese

3. The nurse is preparing to administer methylergonovine maleate (Methergine) to a

postpartum client. Based on what assessment finding should the nurse withhold the drug?

· Respiratory rate of 2 2 br eaths/min

· A large amount of lochia rubra

· Blood pressure 149/90

· Positive Hom a n ’ s sign

Note: The only contraindication that has this medicine is HBP, page 581 Matern…book.

4. The nurse is planning care for a 16- year-old, w h o has juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA).

The nurse includes activities to strengthen and mobilize the joints and surrounding muscle.

Wh ich physical therapy regimen should the nurse encourage the adolescent to implement?

· Begin a tr aining p r o gr am lifting weights a n d running

· Splint affected joints during activity

· Exercise in a swimming pool

· Perform passive range of motion exercises twice daily

Note: page 1710 MB (Maternity book)

5. A client receiving oxytocin (Pitocin) to augment early labor. Whi ch assessment is most

important for the nurse to obtain each time the infusion rate is increased?

· Pa in level

· Blood pressure

· Infusion site

· Contraction pattern

Note: Page 508 MB