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Question 1 of 5

A postpartum patient calls the OB office 8 days following a vaginal delivery. The patient reports concern regarding vaginal bleeding. Which patient-reported symptom causes the nurse concern?

A. Increased flow noticed with physical activity

B. A description of the lochia as being red in color

C. Discharge that is noted to have a fleshy odor

D. Bleeding that is described as scant

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A description of the lochia as being red in color

Question 2 of 5

A woman who is 4 days postdelivery calls the nurse's station and states that she is feeling faint and dizzy. Which is an appropriate nursing action?

A. Notify the physician.

B. Elevate the woman's legs.

C. Administer oxygen to increase oxygen concentration.

D. Instruct the woman to request help when getting up.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Instruct the woman to request help when getting up.

Question 3 of 5

A patient who is 12 hours postpartum after a vaginal delivery continues to have difficulty in initiating urination. The nurse is aware that an integrative method used when a woman is unable to void is peppermint oil. In which manner will the peppermint oil be used?

A. A thin layer is applied to the urinary meatus.

B. A small amount on a cotton ball is left at the bedside.

C. A small amount is added to the water of a vaporizer.

D. A saturated cotton ball is placed in a "hat"on the toilet.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A saturated cotton ball is placed in a "hat"on the toilet.

Question 4 of 5

Upon discharge on the fourth postpartum day, the nurse is assessing a postpartum woman. Which observations about the woman would the nurse be most likely to make?

A. The woman states that she is very hungry and asking when she can eat.

B. The woman wants to talk about her birth experience.

C. The woman is crying and does not know why.

D. The woman requests information about feeding and dressing her baby.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The woman is crying and does not know why.

Question 5 of 5

Loutzenhiser, McAuslan, and Sharpe (2015) performed a study regarding maternal and paternal fatigue and factors associated with fatigue across the transition to parenthood. Which evidence-based conclusion is made regarding fatigue and the transitioning parents?

A. Levels of prenatal and postnatal fatigue are associated.

B. Postnatal fatigue remains consistent for a period of 1 year.

C. Poor sleep quality in fathers is related to depressive symptoms.

D. The length of couple relationship strongly impacts parenteral fatigue.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Levels of prenatal and postnatal fatigue are associated.

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