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Question 1 of 5

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?

A. Satisfaction questionnaires
B. Alterations in terminology
C. Decrease nurse/patient ratios
D. Soliciting paternal expectations

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Alterations in terminology

Question 2 of 5

Which best represents the process of postpartum diuresis in a postpartum client?

A. A nervous response to vasomotor changes
B. Elimination of excess fluid through the skin
C. Underarm perspiration that occurs after ambulation
D. Loss of fluid from expulsion of the placenta and amniotic fluid

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Loss of fluid from expulsion of the placenta and amniotic fluid

Question 3 of 5

A postpartum patient states, " am really in pain."For which sources of pain will the nurse not assess the patient?

A. Uterine contractions
B. Perineal trauma
C. Breast engorgement
D. General soreness

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: General soreness

Question 4 of 5

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?

A. They are normal.
B. They indicate the presence of infection.
C. The physician should be notified of the abnormal findings.
D. The patient should be instructed to increase her fluid intake.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: They are normal.

Question 5 of 5

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?

A. To prevent uterine prolapse.
B. To prevent uterine movement
C. To prevent uterine hemorrhage
D. To prevent uterine inversion

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: To prevent uterine inversion

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