A postpartum client asks the nurse why her temperature is slightly elevated. What is
the correct response from the nurse? Select all that apply.
a. "You had a fever during labor and the antibiotics have not started working yet."
b. "The hard work of labor can cause your temperature to increase."
c. "It is common for women to experience mild temperature elevation after giving
birth."
d. "Your body is going through a lot of hormonal changes right now, which can
increase your temperature."
e. "Do you feel hot? I will get you some Tylenol."
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b. "The hard work of labor can cause your temperature to increase."
c. "It is common for women to experience mild temperature elevation after
giving birth."
d. "Your body is going through a lot of hormonal changes right now, which
can increase your temperature.
,A postpartum mother delivered two hours ago and has a history of recurrent urinary
tract infections (UTIs). She is very anxious about the risk of UTI after delivery and asks
the nurse what she can do to decrease her risk. Which response by the new nurse
would require further education regarding recommendations to prevent UTI?
a. "If you are unable to get up and walk to the bathroom to void in the next hour, I will
need to insert a catheter to empty your bladder."
b. "I will need you to keep track of your urine output with the goal of voiding at least
150 mL."
c. "It is important to be changing your peri pad every 3-4 hours."
d. "I will need you to keep track of your oral intake with the goal of drinking at least
1500 mL each day."
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d. "I will need you to keep track of your oral intake with the goal of drinking
at least 1500 mL each day."
A nurse enters the room of a new mother and newborn. The mother is sleeping in the
bed and the infant is lying in the bassinet. The nurse notices the baby showing early
signs of hunger and wakes the mother to breastfeed. What did the nurse notice?
Select all that apply.
-The newborn was placing a hand near the mouth.
-The newborn was in a deep sleep state.
-The newborn was sucking on their hand.
-The newborn was crying loudly.
-The newborn was in need of a diaper change.
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-The newborn was placing a hand near the mouth.
-The newborn was sucking on their hand.
, Which response by a postpartum client indicates to the nurse the client understands
uterine involution? Select all that apply.
-"My uterus will stay this big until I get my period again."
-"It will take between 6 and 8 weeks for my uterus to return to normal size."
-"Contractions will cause my uterus to shrink."
-"In about 7 weeks, I won't be able to feel my uterus."
-"If there are any complications like infection, my uterus won't shrink as much."
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-"It will take between 6 and 8 weeks for my uterus to return to normal size."
-"Contractions will cause my uterus to shrink."
-"If there are any complications like infection, my uterus won't shrink as
much."
When palpating the client's fundus during a contraction, the nurse notes that it feels
like a "chin." The nurse documents this finding as which contraction intensity?
a. Mild
b. Moderate
c. Strong
d. Firm
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b. Moderate
The nurse is assessing a postpartum patient who had an uncomplicated vaginal
delivery one hour ago. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?
Blood pressure 152/88 mmHg
Temperature 99.8 F (37.7 C)
the correct response from the nurse? Select all that apply.
a. "You had a fever during labor and the antibiotics have not started working yet."
b. "The hard work of labor can cause your temperature to increase."
c. "It is common for women to experience mild temperature elevation after giving
birth."
d. "Your body is going through a lot of hormonal changes right now, which can
increase your temperature."
e. "Do you feel hot? I will get you some Tylenol."
Give this one a try later!
b. "The hard work of labor can cause your temperature to increase."
c. "It is common for women to experience mild temperature elevation after
giving birth."
d. "Your body is going through a lot of hormonal changes right now, which
can increase your temperature.
,A postpartum mother delivered two hours ago and has a history of recurrent urinary
tract infections (UTIs). She is very anxious about the risk of UTI after delivery and asks
the nurse what she can do to decrease her risk. Which response by the new nurse
would require further education regarding recommendations to prevent UTI?
a. "If you are unable to get up and walk to the bathroom to void in the next hour, I will
need to insert a catheter to empty your bladder."
b. "I will need you to keep track of your urine output with the goal of voiding at least
150 mL."
c. "It is important to be changing your peri pad every 3-4 hours."
d. "I will need you to keep track of your oral intake with the goal of drinking at least
1500 mL each day."
Give this one a try later!
d. "I will need you to keep track of your oral intake with the goal of drinking
at least 1500 mL each day."
A nurse enters the room of a new mother and newborn. The mother is sleeping in the
bed and the infant is lying in the bassinet. The nurse notices the baby showing early
signs of hunger and wakes the mother to breastfeed. What did the nurse notice?
Select all that apply.
-The newborn was placing a hand near the mouth.
-The newborn was in a deep sleep state.
-The newborn was sucking on their hand.
-The newborn was crying loudly.
-The newborn was in need of a diaper change.
Give this one a try later!
-The newborn was placing a hand near the mouth.
-The newborn was sucking on their hand.
, Which response by a postpartum client indicates to the nurse the client understands
uterine involution? Select all that apply.
-"My uterus will stay this big until I get my period again."
-"It will take between 6 and 8 weeks for my uterus to return to normal size."
-"Contractions will cause my uterus to shrink."
-"In about 7 weeks, I won't be able to feel my uterus."
-"If there are any complications like infection, my uterus won't shrink as much."
Give this one a try later!
-"It will take between 6 and 8 weeks for my uterus to return to normal size."
-"Contractions will cause my uterus to shrink."
-"If there are any complications like infection, my uterus won't shrink as
much."
When palpating the client's fundus during a contraction, the nurse notes that it feels
like a "chin." The nurse documents this finding as which contraction intensity?
a. Mild
b. Moderate
c. Strong
d. Firm
Give this one a try later!
b. Moderate
The nurse is assessing a postpartum patient who had an uncomplicated vaginal
delivery one hour ago. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?
Blood pressure 152/88 mmHg
Temperature 99.8 F (37.7 C)
