At 34 weeks' gestation, a normal prenatal client should have a ...

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At 34 weeks' gestation, a normal prenatal client should have a hematocrit of:
 
  a. less than 25 c. 34 to 40
  b. 25 to 35 d. more than 40

Question 2

A nurse is preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter prescribed for a client, and a sterile field is prepared. Which of these steps MUST the nurse take before the catheter is inserted?
 
  a. Cleanse the catheter with a povidone-iodine solution.
  b. Inflate and deflate the retention balloon.
  c. Examine the perineal area for signs of irritation or infection.
  d. Attach the urinary drainage bag to the catheter.

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Answer to Question 1

C
Blood volume increases 30 to 50, and increased plasma can cause physiologic anemia of pregnancy. White blood cells may increase to 18,000 . Hematocrit increases to 34 to 40. Platelets and other clotting factors also elevate and increase the risk for venous thrombosis.

Answer to Question 2

B
Prior to inserting an indwelling urinary catheter, inflate and deflate the retention balloon to ensure patency. If it does not inflate or leaks, it must be replaced.