ATI LPN · Maternal Newborn Nursing · ATI Maternal Newborn
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During an assessment, a healthcare provider observes small pearly white nodules on the roof of a newborn's mouth. This finding is a characteristic of which of the following conditions?
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Correct Answer: Epstein's pearls
When reinforcing teaching with new parents on bathing a newborn, a nurse observes a bluish-brown marking across the newborn's lower back. Which of the following statements should the nurse make concerning the variation?
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Correct Answer: This is more commonly seen in newborns who have dark skin.
When assisting a client with breastfeeding, which of the following reflexes will promote the newborn to latch?
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Correct Answer: Rooting
While assisting with the care of an infant with a high bilirubin level receiving phototherapy, which finding should the nurse prioritize for reporting to the charge nurse?
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Correct Answer: Sunken fontanels
A nurse on a labor unit is admitting a client who reports painful contractions. The nurse determines that the contractions have a duration of 1 minute and a frequency of 3 minutes. The nurse obtains the following vital signs: fetal heart rate 130/min, maternal heart rate 128/min, and maternal blood pressure 92/54 mm Hg. Which of the following is the priority action for the nurse to take?
Expert Explanatory Rationale
Correct Answer: Position the client with one hip elevated.
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