ATI RN · ATI Maternal Newborn · Postpartum Care for Mom Questions
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A multiparous patient reports severe uterine cramps the first day after a vaginal delivery. The nurse is aware the patient is breastfeeding and associates the patient's pain primarily with which occurrence?
Expert Explanatory Rationale
Correct Answer: An increase in oxytocin release related to the newborn suckling
The nurse is educating a postpartum woman on how to prevent engorgement. Which action of the patient indicates effective learning?
Expert Explanatory Rationale
Correct Answer: Breastfeeding the infant every 2 to 3 hours
The nurse on a postpartum unit is focused on providing care that will assist the mother and father in making the transition to parenthood. For which reason does the nurse review the prenatal and labor records?
Expert Explanatory Rationale
Correct Answer: Pregnancy and birth experiences, which can either enhance or impede the process of becoming a mother.
A breastfeeding postpartum woman tells the nurse, "I am not sure I want to breastfeed because I notice that when I feed my baby, I have strong contraction-like pain. Is something wrong?"Â Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
Expert Explanatory Rationale
Correct Answer: "The baby's sucking during breastfeeding releases the hormone oxytocin, which stimulates the uterus to contract."Â
The nurse in a postpartum unit frequently teaches patients regarding breast care. Which teaching is most helpful to the breastfeeding patient?
Expert Explanatory Rationale
Correct Answer: Express milk by a breast pump or manually.
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