NCLEX® QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Question of the Week – May 31, 2023

The nurse has been encouraging the intake of oral fluids for a client in labor to improve hydration. Which indicates a successful outcome of this action?

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Correct! The answer is number 2

Rationale:

Answer: 2

Rationale: Urine specific gravity measures the concentration of the urine. During the first stage of labor, the renal system has a tendency to concentrate urine. Labor and birth require hydration and caloric intake to replenish energy expenditure and promote efficient uterine function. An elevated blood pressure and ketones in the urine are not expected outcomes related to labor and hydration. After the membranes have ruptured, it is expected that amniotic fluid may continue to leak.

Level of Cognitive Ability: Evaluating

Client Needs: Physiological Integrity

Integrated Process: Nursing Process/Evaluation

Content Area: Maternity: Intrapartum

Health Problem: N/A

Practice Question Sourced From: Evolve Resources for Saunders Q & A Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination, 5th Edition

Evolve Resources for Saunders Q & A Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination, 5th Edition
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