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ATI LPN · Maternal Newborn Nursing · Issues in Maternal Health

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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is providing instructions to a mother who has been diagnosed with mastitis. Which of the following statements if made by the mother indicates a need for further teaching?

A. I need to take antibiotics, and I should begin to feel better in 24-48 hours.
B. I can use analgesics to assist in alleviating some of the pain.
C. I need to wear a supportive bra.
D. I need to stop breastfeeding until this condition resolves.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: I need to stop breastfeeding until this condition resolves.

Question 2 of 5

A client LMP began July 5. Her EDD should be which of the following?

A. 2-Jan
B. 28-Mar
C. 12-Apr
D. 12-Oct

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: 12-Apr

Question 3 of 5

Methergine or pitocin are prescribed for a client with PP hemorrhage. Before administering the medication(s), the nurse contacts the health provider who prescribed the medication in which of the following conditions?

A. Peripheral vascular disease
B. Hypothyroidism
C. Hypotension
D. Type 1 diabetes

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Peripheral vascular disease

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is assessing a client who is 6 hours PP after delivering a full-term healthy infant. The client complains to the nurse of feelings of faintness and dizziness. Which of the following nursing actions would be most appropriate?

A. Obtain hemoglobin and hematocrit levels
B. Instruct the mother to request help when getting out of bed
C. Inform the physician immediately
D. Elevate the client's legs

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Instruct the mother to request help when getting out of bed

Question 5 of 5

In which of the following types of spontaneous abortions would the nurse assess dark brown vaginal discharge and a negative pregnancy test?

A. Threatened
B. Imminent
C. Missed
D. Incomplete

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Missed

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