The nurse is assessing a newborn's reflexes. Which of the following best describes the Babinski reflex?

A woman who has been in labor for 6 hours is now 9 centimeters dilated and has intense contractions every 1 to 2 minutes. She is anxious and feels the need to bear down with her contractions. What is the best action for the nurse to take?

A patient at 34 weeks gestation calls the hospital with concerns of leaking vaginal fluid. The nurse should

A 31-year-old primipara reports to the nurse that she feels a soft spot on the head of her newly born baby. Which of the following responses would be appropriate?

Which of the following clinical manifestations is a priority for the nurse to report on a woman in the second stage of labor?

Methylergonovine has been ordered for a postpartum patient. The nurse should withhold this drug when which of the following is present?

A nurse is caring for a patient with gestational diabetes that will require glucose monitoring at home. The nurse should begin discharge planning

A woman is completely dilated and at +2 station. Her contractions are strong and last 50 to 70 seconds. Based on this information, the nurse should know the patient is in which stage of labor?

A patient is on her third postpartum day when she tells the nurse that she sometimes has difficulty getting the infant to suck. She describes the infant opening the mouth when the breast touches her face but turning the head in the opposite direction. The nurse correctly explains that this behavior is related to

A nurse is caring for a patient who is 6 centimeters dilated. The nurse should follow the protocol for care of the patient in