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The nurse is working on a busy labor and delivery unit with other nurses and a licensed practical nurse. Which of the following labor clients would the nurse assign to the licensed practical nurse?
- A. A G 4, P 3 client with a history of gestational diabetes.
- B. A G 3, P 1, Ab 1 client at 35 weeks' gestation.
- C. A G 1, P 0 client with leaking green amniotic fluid.
- D. A G 2, P 1 client with a history of hyperemesis gravidarum.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A G 2, P 1 client with a history of hyperemesis gravidarum is low-risk, suitable for an LPN's scope (e.g., vital signs, basic care). Clients with gestational diabetes, preterm labor (35 weeks), or meconium-stained fluid (G 1, P 0) require RN assessment due to higher risk.
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When developing a teaching plan for a primigravid client with insulin-dependent diabetes about monitoring blood glucose control and insulin dosages at home, which of the following would the nurse expect to include as a desired target range for blood glucose levels?
- A. 40 to 60 mg/dL between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m.
- B. 60 to 100 mg/dL before meals and bedtime snacks.
- C. 110 to 140 mg/dL before meals and bedtime snacks.
- D. 140 to 160 mg/dL 1 hour after meals.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Target range before meals and bedtime snacks is 60-100 mg/dL.
A client asks about the effectiveness of male condoms. Which of the following responses by the nurse is accurate?
- A. They are 100% effective in preventing pregnancy.
- B. They are highly effective when used correctly.
- C. They require a prescription.
- D. They are less effective than the withdrawal method.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Male condoms are highly effective when used correctly, with a low failure rate. They are not 100% effective, do not require a prescription, and are more effective than the withdrawal method.
A nurse is teaching a client about the withdrawal method of contraception. Which of the following statements by the nurse is accurate?
- A. The withdrawal method is highly effective when performed correctly.
- B. The withdrawal method does not protect against STIs and has a high failure rate.
- C. The withdrawal method requires medical supervision for effectiveness.
- D. The withdrawal method is more effective than condoms.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The withdrawal method does not protect against STIs and has a high failure rate due to pre-ejaculate containing sperm and reliance on timing. It does not require medical supervision and is less effective than condoms.
The nurse managing the admission nursery is beginning the shift. There are 2 infants under the care of a primary staff nurse and are remaining in the nursery while their mothers sleep. One newborn is waiting to be transferred to the special care nursery (SCN) with a diagnosis of possible sepsis. The SCN cannot accept a transfer for 30 minutes. The nurse has been notified that another infant has been born and is breathing at a rate of 80 bpm and needs to be admitted to the nursery. There are also two infants who are waiting for social services to determine discharge plans. There can be no other additions to the nursery until at least one newborn leaves the area. How should the nurse manage this situation?
- A. Ask the nurses in SCN if they can take the newborn with possible sepsis now.
- B. Ask the primary staff nurses to take their babies back to the sleeping mothers' rooms.
- C. Call social services to determine if either of the babies who are waiting to be discharged are ready to leave.
- D. Ask the nurse with the infant who is breathing at 80 bpm to wait ½ hour.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Calling social services to expedite discharge of one of the waiting infants allows space for the new admission with a high respiratory rate, which requires urgent assessment.
A client who had a cesarean delivery 24 hours ago complains of pain from abdominal distention. The client has been on nothing-by-mouth status for the past 36 hours. The nurse should:
- A. Offer the client a carbonated beverage twice daily.
- B. Tell the client to use a straw when drinking fluids.
- C. Limit the client to a soft diet until more bowel sounds exist.
- D. Encourage ambulation in the hallway.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ambulation promotes bowel motility, relieving abdominal distention.