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The nurse educates the non–breast-feeding person on breast discomfort caused by engorgement. What instructions would they give?
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Correct Answer: Apply cold packs and cabbage leaves.
The nurse is about to elicit the Moro reflex. Which of the following responses should the nurse expect to see?
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Correct Answer: When the lateral aspect of the sole of the baby's foot is stroked
A woman who wishes to breastfeed advises the nurse that she has had breast augmentation surgery. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
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Correct Answer: Women who have implants are often able exclusively to breastfeed.
The nurse notes that a newborn, who is 5 minutes old, exhibits the following characteristics: heart rate 108 bpm, respiratory rate 29 rpm with lusty cry, pink body with bluish hands and feet, some flexion. What does the nurse determine the baby's Apgar score is?
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Correct Answer: 8
What is the nursing intervention for unilateral edema in a lower extremity and a hot, red area on the leg?
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Correct Answer: Contact the health-care provider.
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