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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is assessing her patient, who is 1 day postpartum. The nurse notes that the fundus is firm and at midline, the lochia is moderate in amount, and the presence of rubra with two dime-sized clots is on her peri-pad. What should the nurse determine from these assessment findings?

A. They are normal.

B. They indicate the presence of infection.

C. The physician should be notified of the abnormal findings.

D. The patient should be instructed to increase her fluid intake.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: They are normal.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is educating a new postpartum woman about peri-care. Which action by the client indicates understanding?

A. The woman applied her peri-pad from back to front.

B. The woman performed peri-care three times a day.

C. The woman washed her hands before and after performing peri-care.

D. The woman mixed tap water and hydrogen peroxide in her peri-bottle.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The woman washed her hands before and after performing peri-care.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is providing care to a patient who is postpartum. Using anatomy and physiology knowledge, which expectation does the nurse relate to the cardiovascular system?

A. Patient reporting of being cold related to blood loss

B. WBC laboratory level of 30,000/mm a few hours after delivery

C. Risk for hemorrhage due to decrease in circulating clotting factors

D. A normal postpartum hemoglobin laboratory value of less than 11 g/dL

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: WBC laboratory level of 30,000/mm a few hours after delivery

Question 4 of 5

Which best represents the process of postpartum diuresis in a postpartum client?

A. A nervous response to vasomotor changes

B. Elimination of excess fluid through the skin

C. Underarm perspiration that occurs after ambulation

D. Loss of fluid from expulsion of the placenta and amniotic fluid

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Loss of fluid from expulsion of the placenta and amniotic fluid

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is observing a new mother interact with her baby and notices the mother holding the baby close to her body. However, the nurse also notices that the mother does not hold the baby in an enface position. Which question is most appropriate for the nurse to ask?

A. Can I help you with a nice position in which to hold your baby?'

B. What can you tell me about your family's beliefs with new babies?'

C. Is there some reason that I have not seen you look into your baby's eyes?'

D. Your baby is so expressive, have you looked into his eyes yet?'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: What can you tell me about your family's beliefs with new babies?'

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