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Question 1 of 5

Loutzenhiser, McAuslan, and Sharpe (2015) performed a study regarding maternal and paternal fatigue and factors associated with fatigue across the transition to parenthood. Which evidence-based conclusion is made regarding fatigue and the transitioning parents?

A. Levels of prenatal and postnatal fatigue are associated.

B. Postnatal fatigue remains consistent for a period of 1 year.

C. Poor sleep quality in fathers is related to depressive symptoms.

D. The length of couple relationship strongly impacts parenteral fatigue.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Levels of prenatal and postnatal fatigue are associated.

Question 2 of 5

Upon discharge on the fourth postpartum day, the nurse is assessing a postpartum woman. Which observations about the woman would the nurse be most likely to make?

A. The woman states that she is very hungry and asking when she can eat.

B. The woman wants to talk about her birth experience.

C. The woman is crying and does not know why.

D. The woman requests information about feeding and dressing her baby.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The woman is crying and does not know why.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is interested in promoting coparenting because of the high likeability that at some point, both parents will be working outside the home. After reading research by Davis, Schoppe-Sullivan, Mangelsdorf, and Brown (2009), the nurse learns that which factor impacts coparenting the most?

A. Infant temperament

B. Father's interest

C. Strength of support systems

D. Mother's expectations

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Infant temperament

Question 4 of 5

A postpartum patient calls the OB office 8 days following a vaginal delivery. The patient reports concern regarding vaginal bleeding. Which patient-reported symptom causes the nurse concern?

A. Increased flow noticed with physical activity

B. A description of the lochia as being red in color

C. Discharge that is noted to have a fleshy odor

D. Bleeding that is described as scant

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A description of the lochia as being red in color

Question 5 of 5

Dayton et al. (2016) performed qualitative research regarding expectant fathers' beliefs and expectations. The nurse identifies which theme as emerging from this research?

A. Men felt that the role of being a father can be learned.

B. Men described fathering as an extremely difficult task.

C. Men rely on other men to support the fathering role.

D. Men believe that the nurturing role is always the mother's.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Men described fathering as an extremely difficult task.

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