33.  A nurse is preparing to administer methylergonovine IM to a client who experienced a vaginal delivery. The nurse should explain to the client that the purpose of this medication is to prevent which of the following conditions?

39.  A nurse is assessing a pregnant patient who is in triage and complains of nasal stuffiness and occasional nose bleeds.  The nurse understands that which of the following hormones is responsible for this discomfort?

37.  A nurse is caring for a client who had a vaginal birth 2 hr ago and had a perineal laceration with repair. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include to help decrease the risk for perineal infection?

28.  A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who gave birth 2 days ago and is reporting pain in the calf. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as increasing the client’s risk for a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?

36.  A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who is 3 weeks postpartum following the birth of a healthy newborn. The client reports feeling “down” and sad, having no energy, and wanting to cry. Which of the following is a priority action by the nurse?

17. A nurse is teaching a client who is postpartum and has a new prescription for an injection of Rho (D) immunoglobulin. Which of the following should be included in the teaching?

12. A nurse is providing a client with discharge instructions about the effects of lactation on ovulation. The client plans to do combined feeding of formula and breastmilk. Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands the instructions?

38.  Rho (D) immune globulin is prescribed for a client after delivery, and the nurse provides information to the client about the purpose of the medication. The nurse determines that the client understands the purpose if the client states that it will protect the next baby from which condition?

22. Provider Order(s):  Promethazine 12.5 mg diluted in 25 mL NS IVPB over 15 minutes every 4 hours PRN, nausea On Hand:  Promethazine 25 mg/1 mL vial The nurse should set the pump at what mL/hr flow rate? (Round to the nearest whole number, if needed.)

34.  The nurse is caring for a G2P2 client 2 hours after delivery.  She becomes restless and complains of chest pain and shortness of breath.  Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention?