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Question 1 of 5

A new mother, who is a lacto-ovo vegetarian, plans to breastfeed her infant. What information should the nurse provide prior to discharge.

A. Avoid using lanolin-based nipple cream or ointment

B. Offer iron-fortified supplemental formula daily.

C. Continue prenatal vitamins with B12 while breastfeeding

D. Weigh the baby weekly to evaluate the newborn's growth

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Continue prenatal vitamins with B12 while breastfeeding

Question 2 of 5

A client who is attending antepartum classes asks the nurse why her healthcare provider has prescribed iron tablets. The nurse's response is based on what knowledge?

A. Supplementary iron is more efficiently utilized during pregnancy

B. It difficult to consume 18 mg of additional iron by diet alone

C. Iron absorption is decreased in the GI tract during pregnancy

D. Iron is needed to prevent megaloblastic anemia in the last trimester

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: It difficult to consume 18 mg of additional iron by diet alone

Question 3 of 5

A client who gave birth to a healthy 8-pound infant 3 hours ago is admitted to the postpartum unit. Which nursing plan is best in assisting this mother to bond with her newborn infant?

A. Encourage the mother to provide total care for her infant

B. Provide privacy, so the mother can develop a relationship with the infant

C. Encourage the father to provide most of the infant's care during hospitalization

D. Meet the mother's physical needs and demonstrate warmth toward the infant

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Meet the mother's physical needs and demonstrate warmth toward the infant

Question 4 of 5

A client who suspects she is pregnant tells the nurse she has a peptic ulcer that is being treated with misoprostol (Cytotec), a synthetic prostaglandin C drug, how should the nurse respond?

A. You may be at risk for having a spontaneous miscarriage'

B. You may have an increased chance of having preeclampsia'

C. This medication will have no effect on your unborn child'

D. You may experience postpartum hemorrhaging after delivery'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: You may be at risk for having a spontaneous miscarriage'

Question 5 of 5

A client at 32-weeks gestation is hospitalized with severe pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH), and magnesium sulfate is prescribed to control the symptoms. Which assessment finding indicates the therapeutic drug level has been achieved?

A. The client is oriented to date, time, and place.

B. The client has a respiratory rate of 14 breaths per minute.

C. The client has a urinary output of 30 ml per hour.

D. The client reports feeling a flushing sensation.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The client reports feeling a flushing sensation.

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