Maternal Newborn & Women's Health
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Which is an adverse effects of epidural anesthesia?
- polyuria
- hypertension
- pruritus
- dry mouth - ANSWER-
A nurse is assess a client that is 24 hours postpartum. Her fundus is boggy, 3 cm above
the umbilicus, and displaced to the right. What should the nurse do first?
- assist the client to the bathroom
- pour water over her perineum
- administer analgesic medication
- encourage the client to use the sitz bath - ANSWER-
What clinical manifestation is expected of a client in the latent phase of labor?
- difficulty following directions
- talkative
- feeling out of control
- fatigue - ANSWER-- talkative
, A nurse is assessing a client who gave birth 1 week ago. The client states "I don't know
what's wrong. I love my baby, but I feel so let down and I seem to cry for no reason."
The nurse should identify that the client is most likely experiencing which of the
following emotional responses to birth?
- postpartum depression
- taking-in phase
- postpartum blues
- taking-hold phase - ANSWER-- postpartum blues
A nurse is caring for a newborn whose father is concerned about his ability to bond with
his baby. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to facilitate bonding?
Select all that apply.
- Point out to the father that the newborn turns toward his voice
- Ask the father why he is concerned about bonding with the infant
- Encourage the father to touch and stroke the newborn's skin
- Demonstrate diapering and swaddling techniques for the infant
- Encourage the father to lay the newborn beside him when both are sleeping -
ANSWER-- Point out to the father that the newborn turns toward his voice
- Encourage the father to touch and stroke the newborn's skin
- Demonstrate diapering and swaddling techniques for the infant
A nurse is teaching a client about caring for her newborn's umbilical cord. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
- "I will make sure the diaper covers the cord."
Exam Questions With 100% Complete
Solutions
Which is an adverse effects of epidural anesthesia?
- polyuria
- hypertension
- pruritus
- dry mouth - ANSWER-
A nurse is assess a client that is 24 hours postpartum. Her fundus is boggy, 3 cm above
the umbilicus, and displaced to the right. What should the nurse do first?
- assist the client to the bathroom
- pour water over her perineum
- administer analgesic medication
- encourage the client to use the sitz bath - ANSWER-
What clinical manifestation is expected of a client in the latent phase of labor?
- difficulty following directions
- talkative
- feeling out of control
- fatigue - ANSWER-- talkative
, A nurse is assessing a client who gave birth 1 week ago. The client states "I don't know
what's wrong. I love my baby, but I feel so let down and I seem to cry for no reason."
The nurse should identify that the client is most likely experiencing which of the
following emotional responses to birth?
- postpartum depression
- taking-in phase
- postpartum blues
- taking-hold phase - ANSWER-- postpartum blues
A nurse is caring for a newborn whose father is concerned about his ability to bond with
his baby. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to facilitate bonding?
Select all that apply.
- Point out to the father that the newborn turns toward his voice
- Ask the father why he is concerned about bonding with the infant
- Encourage the father to touch and stroke the newborn's skin
- Demonstrate diapering and swaddling techniques for the infant
- Encourage the father to lay the newborn beside him when both are sleeping -
ANSWER-- Point out to the father that the newborn turns toward his voice
- Encourage the father to touch and stroke the newborn's skin
- Demonstrate diapering and swaddling techniques for the infant
A nurse is teaching a client about caring for her newborn's umbilical cord. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
- "I will make sure the diaper covers the cord."
