HESI RN METERNITY TESTBANK (300+) TESTED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE GUARANTEED SUCCESS. A 28-year-old client in active labor complains of cramps in her leg. What intervention should the nurse implement? - ANSWERS-Extend the leg and dorsiflex the foot Dorsiflexing the foot by pushing the sole of the foot forward or by standing (if the client is capable) and putting the heel of the foot on the floor is the best means of relieving leg cramps A client at 30-weeks' gestation, complaining of pressure over the pubic area, is admitted for observation. She is contracting irregularly and demonstrates underlying uterine irritability. Vaginal examination reveals that her cervix is closed, thick, and high. Based on these data, which intervention should the nurse implement first? - ANSWERS-C.Obtain a specimen for urine analysis. Obtaining a urine analysis should be done first because preterm clients with uterine irritability and contractions are often suffering from a urinary tract infection, and this should be ruled out first. A client in active labor is admitted with preeclampsia. Which assessment finding is most significant in planning this client's care? - ANSWERS-A 4+ reflex in a client with pregnancy-induced hypertension indicates hyperreflexia, which is an indication of an