HESI RN · HESI Maternity · Postpartum Care Nursing Questions

A new mother expresses frustration about how to know what her baby wants. The mother states, 'I don't know what I expect, but then, the baby doesn't know either.' Which situation does the nurse use as an example of neonate communication?

The postpartum nurse is planning a home visit to a mother who delivered her baby 1 week ago. Which finding indicates to the nurse a possible problem with mother–infant bonding?

A nurse is providing postpartum care to a G4P4 woman who gave birth vaginally 48 hours ago to a 9 pound 10 ounce boy with only a pudendal block for anesthesia. The physician has written orders for the woman to have a sitz bath three times a day. Which information is most closely correlated with the order?

Which statement should alert the nurse to the possibility of ineffective bonding between mother and newborn?

In an attempt to improve the effectiveness of postpartum teaching, the nurse uses the AWHONN acronym POST BIRTH. Which teaching points require the patient to call for 911 assistance? Select all that apply.