A client asks the nurse what are indications for a cesarean

birth. Provide three (3) reasons a cesarean birth may be

necessary. 
Suggested Maternal Newborn Learning Activity:  Cesarean Birth

- Abnormal positioning
- Fetal distress
- Prolonged labor

  The nurse is assessing a client at 20 weeks gestation for risk

factors for preeclampsia. Provide three (3) risk factors that
increase the risk for preeclampsia.

- Multiple gestation
- History of chronic high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney disease
or organ transplant
- Previous history of preeclampsia

Suggested learning activity:  Gestational Hypertension

What are the priority nursing actions for hypotension following

placement of epidural regional analgesia?
  Suggested learning activity: Epidurals Catheter Placement

- Administer a bolus of IV fluids as prescribed

- Position the client laterally
- Increase the rate of IV fluid administration
- Initiate oxygen

Board Vitals:

Nursing Concept: Vital sign to monitor while receiving oxytocin for labor induction.
- Uterine tetany: it may restrict blood flow to the fetus and slow the progression of labor.

Nursing Concept: Non-stress test

- Typically performed at 28 weeks gestation
- Performed if there is a decrease in fetal movement
- Performed when twins or triplets are present