EDAPT Postpartum Teaching(Complete solutions)
Which of the following does the nurse need to consider when providing postpartum teaching to
the mother? correct answers The mother may be discharged quickly, possibly as soon as 24 hours
postpartum.
The nurse providing postpartum teaching ensures the woman knows that her healthcare provider
will usually schedule a postpartum follow-up visit at __ weeks postpartum after a normal,
vaginal delivery and at __ weeks postpartum after a cesarean delivery. correct answers 4-6;
2
What are the warning signs of infection following a cesarean section that the nurse should
include in the teaching for the postpartum mother? Select all that apply. correct answers Chills
Temperature greater than 100.4°F (38°C)
Foul-smelling vaginal discharge
Redness, drainage, separation of cesarean incision
Which statements should the nurse include in postpartum education regarding abnormal uterine
characteristics? Select all that apply. correct answers Make sure your uterus stays firm like a
softball.
Make sure your uterus stays in line with your belly button.
Since you are breastfeeding, you will continue to feel cramping in your uterus
Which normal characteristics of lochia should the nurse include in postpartum teaching? Select
all that apply. correct answers Lochia that will gradually become lighter in amount and color
Lochia with some small clots
A nurse is providing postpartum education regarding the perineum post vaginal delivery. Which
statements by the nurse are correct? Select all that apply. correct answers "Do not submerge in a
bathtub until your healthcare provider clears you to do so after your first postpartum visit in 6
weeks."
"The sutures used to repair your episiotomy (or laceration) will dissolve on their own."
"Do not use any tampons, douche, or have sexual intercourse until your healthcare provider
clears you to do so."
"Your episiotomy (or laceration) should begin to heal in about 2-3 weeks."
What should the nurse tell the client to expect after a cesarean birth? Select all that apply. correct
answers "If you have a temperature over 100.4°F (38°C), let your healthcare provider know right
away."
"If you notice redness, drainage, or separation of the incision, let your healthcare provider know
right away."
Match the postpartum warning signs that the nurse will teach women to report to their healthcare
provider with the rationale for each. correct answers Calf redness, swelling, warmth, or pain
May have a blood clot
Which of the following does the nurse need to consider when providing postpartum teaching to
the mother? correct answers The mother may be discharged quickly, possibly as soon as 24 hours
postpartum.
The nurse providing postpartum teaching ensures the woman knows that her healthcare provider
will usually schedule a postpartum follow-up visit at __ weeks postpartum after a normal,
vaginal delivery and at __ weeks postpartum after a cesarean delivery. correct answers 4-6;
2
What are the warning signs of infection following a cesarean section that the nurse should
include in the teaching for the postpartum mother? Select all that apply. correct answers Chills
Temperature greater than 100.4°F (38°C)
Foul-smelling vaginal discharge
Redness, drainage, separation of cesarean incision
Which statements should the nurse include in postpartum education regarding abnormal uterine
characteristics? Select all that apply. correct answers Make sure your uterus stays firm like a
softball.
Make sure your uterus stays in line with your belly button.
Since you are breastfeeding, you will continue to feel cramping in your uterus
Which normal characteristics of lochia should the nurse include in postpartum teaching? Select
all that apply. correct answers Lochia that will gradually become lighter in amount and color
Lochia with some small clots
A nurse is providing postpartum education regarding the perineum post vaginal delivery. Which
statements by the nurse are correct? Select all that apply. correct answers "Do not submerge in a
bathtub until your healthcare provider clears you to do so after your first postpartum visit in 6
weeks."
"The sutures used to repair your episiotomy (or laceration) will dissolve on their own."
"Do not use any tampons, douche, or have sexual intercourse until your healthcare provider
clears you to do so."
"Your episiotomy (or laceration) should begin to heal in about 2-3 weeks."
What should the nurse tell the client to expect after a cesarean birth? Select all that apply. correct
answers "If you have a temperature over 100.4°F (38°C), let your healthcare provider know right
away."
"If you notice redness, drainage, or separation of the incision, let your healthcare provider know
right away."
Match the postpartum warning signs that the nurse will teach women to report to their healthcare
provider with the rationale for each. correct answers Calf redness, swelling, warmth, or pain
May have a blood clot
