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A nurse is assisting a postpartum person with breastfeeding. What is the best intervention to help relieve nipple pain?
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Correct Answer: apply lanolin cream
The nurse is caring for a pregnant patient who is 30 weeks gestation and has a BMI of 32. Which of the following complications should the nurse monitor for more closely?
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Correct Answer: Gestational diabetes and preeclampsia
A nurse is caring for a postpartum person who is at risk for postpartum hemorrhage. What is the most important nursing action to reduce the risk?
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Correct Answer: administer IV fluids
A woman provides the nurse with the following obstetrical history: Delivered a son, now 7 years old, at 28 weeks’ gestation; delivered a daughter, now 5 years old, at 39 weeks’ gestation; had a miscarriage 3 years ago, and had a first-trimester abortion 2 years ago. She is currently pregnant. Which of the following portrays an accurate picture of this woman’s gravidity and parity?
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Correct Answer: G5 P2211.
A 26-year-old pregnant woman who is 12 weeks gestation asks the nurse about the importance of folic acid. Which of the following is the best response by the nurse?
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Correct Answer: Folic acid helps prevent birth defects of the spine and brain.
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