Module 1: Developmental Stages And Transitions Questions And Answers

A rubella titer is performed on a pregnant client, and the results indicate a titer of less than 1:8. The nurse tells the client that: A. She must have been exposed to the rubella virus at some point in her life B. The test results are normal C. She has developed immunity to the rubella virus D. The test will need to be repeated during the pregnancy {Ans: D. The test will need to be repeated during the pregnancy Rationale: A client is not immune to rubella if the titer is 1:8 or less. If the client is not immune, retesting will be performed during the pregnancy. Additionally, rubella immunization is required after delivery if the client is not immune. Therefore telling the client that she has developed immunity to the rubella virus, telling her that she may have been exposed to rubella, and telling her that the test results are normal are all incorrect.}A nurse notes the presence of variable decelerations on the fetal heart rate monitor strip and suspects cord compression. The nurse should immediately: A. Notify the registered nurse B. Insert a gloved finger into the mother's vagina to feel for cord compression C. Perform a