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Question 1 of 5

What nursing intervention does the nurse include in the plan of care for a person with a perineal laceration infection?

A. Demonstrate the use of a urinary catheter.

B. Provide an abdominal binder.

C. Encourage use of the peri-bottle for cleaning front to back.

D. Discourage use of pain medications.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Encourage use of the peri-bottle for cleaning front to back.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse should warn a client who is about to receive Methergine (ergonovine) of which of the following side effects?

A. Headache.

B. Nausea.

C. Cramping.

D. Fatigue.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Headache.

Question 3 of 5

What assessment finding would indicate a fluid volume deficit?

A. skin tenting with testing of skin turgor

B. hypertension

C. bradycardia

D. bounding pulse

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: skin tenting with testing of skin turgor

Question 4 of 5

Postpartum persons who lack attachment with their newborn exhibit what behavior?

A. intense eye contact

B. avoid holding the newborn

C. cuddling

D. exploring the newborn

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: avoid holding the newborn

Question 5 of 5

The surgeon has removed the surgical cesarean section dressing from a post-op day 1 client. Which of the following actions by the nurse is appropriate?

A. Irrigate the incision twice daily.

B. Monitor the incision for drainage.

C. Apply steristrips to the incision line.

D. Palpate the incision and assess for pain.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Monitor the incision for drainage.

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