Based on the nurse's knowledge about the postpartum period and an
increase in blood coagulability during the first 48 hours, the nurse
closely assesses the client for which condition?
A) hyperglycemia
B) varicose veins
C) thromboembolism
D) calcium depletion Correct Answer-C
After a class for expectant parents on the various forms of birth control
after the birth of their infant, the nurse realizes more training is needed
when a participant makes which comment?
A) "I'm going to be breastfeeding occasionally, so we won't need to use
any other birth control for at least six months."
B) "We will be discussing birth control with our primary care provider
to find the best method for us."
C) "We're going to use a barrier for the first few months and then decide
what we want to do."
D) "I'm going back on the pill as soon as the doctor okays it." Correct
Answer-A
A postpartum client reports urinary frequency and burning. What cause
would the nurse suspect?
A) uterine atony
, B) urinary tract infection
C) subinvolution
D) stress incontinence Correct Answer-B
The nurse is concerned that the parents are having difficulties relating to
their newborn. In an effort to assist with and encourage attachment,
which activity should the nurse suggest?
A) promoting skin-to-skin contact on the chest
B) sleeping with the infant
C) keeping the baby in the same room at all times
D) playing a recording of their voices at all times Correct Answer-A
The nurse assesses a postpartum woman's perineum and notices that her
lochial discharge is moderate in amount and red. The nurse would record
this as what type of lochia?
A) lochia rubra
B) lochia serosa
C) lochia normalia
D) lochia alba Correct Answer-A
A nurse is preparing a couple and their newborn for discharge. Which
instructions would be most appropriate for the nurse to include in
discharge teaching?