HESI RN · HESI Maternity · Postpartum Care Nursing Practice Questions
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The nurse is researching for evidence-based practice related to a mother's response during the postpartum period. Based on research by Rubin and Mercer, which finding will the nurse be able to easily implement to change the culture of the unit?
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Correct Answer: Alterations in terminology
Which best represents the process of postpartum diuresis in a postpartum client?
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Correct Answer: Loss of fluid from expulsion of the placenta and amniotic fluid
A postpartum patient states, " am really in pain."For which sources of pain will the nurse not assess the patient?
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Correct Answer: General soreness
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?
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Correct Answer: They are normal.
The nurse is palpating a patient's uterus 12 hours after a vaginal delivery. For which reason does the nurse place one hand just above the symphysis pubis?
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Correct Answer: To prevent uterine inversion
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