RN HESI Maternity EXAM 2024-2025 QUESTIONS and ANSWERS The nurse is counseling a patient who is at 6 weeks gestation and is experiencing morning sickness , but does not want to take any drugs for this discomfort. Which herbal supplement is likely to help this client with the nausea she is experiencing ? A. Ginger B. Chamomile C. Peppermint D. Ginko - ANSWER>>A. Ginger The nurse who is working at a prenatal clinic notes a woman that is at 18 weeks of gestation has two elevated maternal alpha feto-protein (MSAFP) values. What action should the nurse implement? A. Instruct the client to increase intake of folic acid supplements B. Request a consultation with genetic counselor C. Schedule a sonogram in the radiology department D. Send the client to the laboratory for repeat MSAFP - ANSWER>>C. schedule a sonogram in the radiology department Following a minor vehicle collision , a client 36 weeks gestation is brought to the emergency center. She is lying supine on a backboard , is awake , denies any complaints. Her blood pressure is 80/50 mm Hg and heart rate is 130 beats per min. What action should the nurse implement first? A. Turn the board sideways