Samuel Merrit University Oaklands Hesi Maternity (Labor and Delivery)
Samuel Merrit University Oaklands Hesi Maternity (Labor and Delivery) ( 44 Questions)
The nurse is reviewing a woman's health care record during her first prenatal visit. The client has a history of chicken pox as a child and syphills as a teenager. Which action is most important for the nurse to take?
Obtain blood and urine for prenatal screens.This choice is important because it allows the nurse to assess the client's overall health, screen for infections, and identify any potential risks or complications that may impact the pregnancy.
Explain common complications of pregnancy.While educating the client about common complications is valuable, it may not address the immediate need to screen for specific infections or assess the client's current health status. This information can be covered during prenatal education sessions.
Obtain baseline blood pressure and weight.
This is a routine part of prenatal care and is important for monitoring the client's health throughout pregnancy. However, if the client has a history of syphilis, obtaining specific prenatal screens (including for syphilis) would be a more targeted and immediate action.
Schedule prenatal visits to occur monthly.Scheduling regular prenatal visits is essential for monitoring the progression of the pregnancy. However, addressing the specific health concerns and obtaining necessary screens take precedence during the initial visit, especially considering the client's history of syphilis.
A. Obtain blood and urine for prenatal screens.
This choice is important because it allows the nurse to assess the client's overall health, screen for infections, and identify any potential risks or complications that may impact the pregnancy.
B. Explain common complications of pregnancy.
While educating the client about common complications is valuable, it may not address the immediate need to screen for specific infections or assess the client's current health status. This information can be covered during prenatal education sessions.
C. Obtain baseline blood pressure and weight.
This is a routine part of prenatal care and is important for monitoring the client's health throughout pregnancy. However, if the client has a history of syphilis, obtaining specific prenatal screens (including for syphilis) would be a more targeted and immediate action.
D. Schedule prenatal visits to occur monthly.
Scheduling regular prenatal visits is essential for monitoring the progression of the pregnancy. However, addressing the specific health concerns and obtaining necessary screens take precedence during the initial visit, especially considering the client's history of syphilis.