HESI LPN · HESI LPN Maternal Newborn · HESI Complication Postpartum
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To help the postpartum woman avoid constipation, the nurse should teach her to:
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Correct Answer: Drink at least 1600 mL of noncaffeinated fluids daily.
The nurse notices the person with a PPH looks pale and their capillary refill is >3 seconds. What intervention can the nurse initiate?
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Correct Answer: Start an IV bolus.
A breastfeeding client, G10 P6408, delivered 10 minutes ago. Which of the following assessments is most important for the nurse to perform at this time?
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Correct Answer: Fundus.
The nurse is caring for a postpartum woman and her 2-hour-old baby. The new mother has been preoccupied with breastfeeding and visitors, but suddenly she complains of dizziness and is light-headed. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
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Correct Answer: Obtain vital signs, assess fundal tone, and observe for excessive lochia.
A postpartum patient informs the nurse of a frequent urge and burning when attempting to urinate. The nurse reviews the patient’s medical record and associates which risk factors related to a possible urinary tract infection (UTI)? Select all that apply.
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Correct Answer: Poor oral fluid intake
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