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    Hesi rn care of women and paediatric nursing proctored exam
    Select All That Apply

    The nurse reviews the history and physical and nurses' notes to determine risk factors for this client.Which potential issue(s) place the client at risk? Select all that apply.

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A rationaleGravida 4 para 3 indicates a history of multiple pregnancies and deliveries, which can increase the risk of uterine atony, postpartum hemorrhage, and placental issues. This client’s obstetric history makes her high-risk due to potential complications associated with multiparity.Choice B rationaleA fetal heart rate of 136 to 142 beats/minute is within the normal range for a fetus, indicating good fetal well-being. This data point does not place the client at increased risk.Choice C rationaleVariable decelerations to 120 beats/minute lasting 20 seconds suggest umbilical cord compression, which can lead to fetal hypoxia if persistent and untreated. Variable decelerations are an indicator of potential fetal distress, making this a significant risk factor.Choice D rationaleA gestation of 37-weeks, 1-day is considered term, and while there may be some risks associated with early-term delivery, this data point alone does not significantly increase risk in a low-risk pregnancy.Choice E rationaleA pain rating of 5 on a 0 to 10 pain scale with each contraction is indicative of moderate pain, which is expected during labor. Pain severity alone does not increase the client's risk for complications.Choice F rationaleA vaginal exam showing 4 cm dilation, 50% effacement, and -3 station indicates early labor. However, the -3 station suggests that the fetus is still high in the pelvis, which can be a concern if there is prolonged labor or failure to progress.Choice G rationaleContractions every 3 to 4 minutes, moderate to palpation, are consistent with active labor and are not indicative of an increased risk for complications in this context.Choice H rationaleAn A-blood type and receiving Rh(D) immune globulin address Rh incompatibility and prevention of hemolytic disease in the newborn. This data point does not place the client at increased risk.

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