ATI RN · ATI Maternal Newborn · Postpartum Care NCLEX Questions
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A postpartum patient comes to the clinic for her 6-week postpartum checkup. When assessing the patient's cervix, how should the nurse expect the cervix to appear?
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Correct Answer: Symmetrically round external os
A nurse is taking care of a G2P2 woman with a third-degree perineal tear during the fourth stage of labor. The nurse should include which intervention in the plan of care during her 12-hour shift?
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Correct Answer: Prepare ice pack for application to perineal area.
The nurse is providing postpartum care for an adolescent mother and her family. Which factor is most important for the nurse to consider when planning teaching about neonatal care?
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Correct Answer: Information must be presented on an age-appropriate level.
The nurse is preparing a postpartum patient for discharge. Which patient teaching is most important for the nurse to provide?
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Correct Answer: The signs and symptoms of secondary hemorrhage
The nurse is performing a uterus assessment on a patient who is 20 hours postpartum. The nurse finds the fundus of the uterus to be soft and boggy. In addition, the uterus is displaced to the left and moderate bleeding is noted. If the uterus does respond to uterine massage, which actions does the nurse implement?
Expert Explanatory Rationale
Correct Answer: Place an emergency call to the HCP.
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