Maternal Newborn & Women's Health Nursing New Edition Rated A+

Maternal Newborn & Women's Health Nursing New Edition Rated A+ 1. Immediately after birth, the nurse can anticipate the fundus to be located A. at the umbilicus B. 2cm above the umbilicus C. 1cm below the umbilicus D. midway between the symphysis pubis and umbilicus - D. midway between the symphysis pubis and umbilicus 2. When reading the postpartum chart the nurse notices that the patient's fundus is recorded as "u+1." The nurse understands that this means the fundus is A. 1cm above the umbilicus B. 1cm below the umbilicus C. 1in. above the umbilicus D. 1in. below the umbilicus - A. 1cm above the umbilicus 3. During the second postpartum day, a woman asks the nurse, "Why are my afterpains so much worse this time than after the birth of my other child?" The best answer by the nurse would be: A. "Most women forget how strong the afterpains can be." B."They should not be strong with you because you are breastfeeding." C."You should not be feeling the pains now; I will notify the physician for you." D. "Afterpains are more severe for women who have already given birth." - D. "Afterpains are more severe for women who have already given birth." 4. The nurse is assessing the patient's vaginal discharge. It is red and has about a 2-inch stain on the peripad. The nurse will record this finding as a A. light amount of lochia rubra B. scant amount of lochia alba. C. moderate amount of lochia rubra. D. heavy amount of lochia alba. - A. light amount of lochia rubra 5. The new mother is complaining of pain at the episiotomy site; however, because she is breastfeeding, she does not want any medication. What other alternatives can the nurse offer this mother to help relieve the pain? A. Ambulation