Maternal newborn
Complete an ATI Focused Review® and send me a detailed summary (2-3 sentences each)
of 4 concepts that you learned from the focused review.
● When bathing a newborn the first bath can be given once the newborn's temperature
has stabilized to at least 97.7 degrees fahrenheit. A complete sponge bath can be
given, but only under a heat source to prevent heat loss. Also, gloves should be worn
until after the first bath to avoid exposure to body secretions.
● Caring for a postpartum mother involves firmly massaging the uterine fundus,
monitoring vital signs, monitoring for a source of bleeding. You must palpate the
fundus for height, firmness, and position, if the uterus is boggy, massage to increase
muscle contraction.
● Hyperemesis gravidarum is excessive nausea and vomiting that extends past 12
weeks of gestation and can result in 5% weight loss from prepregnancy weight.
Electrolyte imbalance, acetonuria, and ketosis. If this condition persists there is a risk
to the fetus for intrauterine growth restriction or preterm birth.
● Danger signs during the first trimester of pregnancy include burning on urination
which can indicate an infection, severe vomiting which indicates hyperemesis
gravidarum, diarrhea and fever or chills indicating an infection. As well as abdominal
cramping and or vaginal bleeding could indicate a miscarraige or an ectopic
pregnancy. The nurse should inform the pregnant mother of these conditions and tell
her to report any of these symptoms right away.
What education should the nurse reinforce to the postpartum client regarding mastitis?.
● The nurse should reinforce breastfeeding frequently, take care of the nipple to
prevent any breaks, the use of proper feeding techniques, equal use of both the
breasts for feeding.
A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions with a postpartum client. What findings
should the client report to the health care provider that could suspect mastitis?
● The symptoms of mastitis include enlarged or swollen breast, itching, redness, or
warmth sensation on the breast, cut or break in the skin or nipple of the breast.
How is Nagele's rule used to calculate the estimated date of birth?
● Nagele’s rule to estimate the date of birth is to add a year, subtract 3 months and
add 7 days to the first day of the last menstrual cycle of the mother.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a pregnant client who is diagnosed with iron
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Complete an ATI Focused Review® and send me a detailed summary (2-3 sentences each)
of 4 concepts that you learned from the focused review.
● When bathing a newborn the first bath can be given once the newborn's temperature
has stabilized to at least 97.7 degrees fahrenheit. A complete sponge bath can be
given, but only under a heat source to prevent heat loss. Also, gloves should be worn
until after the first bath to avoid exposure to body secretions.
● Caring for a postpartum mother involves firmly massaging the uterine fundus,
monitoring vital signs, monitoring for a source of bleeding. You must palpate the
fundus for height, firmness, and position, if the uterus is boggy, massage to increase
muscle contraction.
● Hyperemesis gravidarum is excessive nausea and vomiting that extends past 12
weeks of gestation and can result in 5% weight loss from prepregnancy weight.
Electrolyte imbalance, acetonuria, and ketosis. If this condition persists there is a risk
to the fetus for intrauterine growth restriction or preterm birth.
● Danger signs during the first trimester of pregnancy include burning on urination
which can indicate an infection, severe vomiting which indicates hyperemesis
gravidarum, diarrhea and fever or chills indicating an infection. As well as abdominal
cramping and or vaginal bleeding could indicate a miscarraige or an ectopic
pregnancy. The nurse should inform the pregnant mother of these conditions and tell
her to report any of these symptoms right away.
What education should the nurse reinforce to the postpartum client regarding mastitis?.
● The nurse should reinforce breastfeeding frequently, take care of the nipple to
prevent any breaks, the use of proper feeding techniques, equal use of both the
breasts for feeding.
A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions with a postpartum client. What findings
should the client report to the health care provider that could suspect mastitis?
● The symptoms of mastitis include enlarged or swollen breast, itching, redness, or
warmth sensation on the breast, cut or break in the skin or nipple of the breast.
How is Nagele's rule used to calculate the estimated date of birth?
● Nagele’s rule to estimate the date of birth is to add a year, subtract 3 months and
add 7 days to the first day of the last menstrual cycle of the mother.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a pregnant client who is diagnosed with iron
This study source was downloaded by 100000901620582 from CourseHero.com on 03-09-2026 14:49:07 GMT -05:00
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