The nurse is caring for a postpartum client who had a perineal laceration at delivery 2 hours ago. Which of the following interventions should the nurse perform at this time?

The patient who delivered earlier today is questioning the RN as to why it is so important that she empties her bladder frequently. The RN explains that during the postpartum period, overdistention of the bladder and urinary retention can lead to which complications?

The patient who delivered earlier today is questioning the RN as to why it is so important that she empties her bladder frequently. The RN explains that during the postpartum period, overdistention of the bladder and urinary retention can lead to which complications?

Part of the role of the postpartum RN is to enhance and facilitate the father’s developing bond with his new baby. The RN can best accomplish this by:

Part of the role of the postpartum RN is to enhance and facilitate the father’s developing bond with his new baby. The RN can best accomplish this by:

An RN is teaching a group of expectant mothers about how their body is preparing for breastfeeding their infant. Which of the following information regarding the roles of hormones in lactation should she include?

An RN is teaching a group of expectant mothers about how their body is preparing for breastfeeding their infant. Which of the following information regarding the roles of hormones in lactation should she include?

A client 8 hours postpartum who had a second-degree laceration is complaining of perineal pain of 3/10. She soaked in the tub about an hour ago. You assess the site and see that her perineum is slightly edematous and the edges of the laceration are approximated. What is the nurse’s next best action?

A client 8 hours postpartum who had a second-degree laceration is complaining of perineal pain of 3/10. She soaked in the tub about an hour ago. You assess the site and see that her perineum is slightly edematous and the edges of the laceration are approximated. What is the nurse’s next best action?

A primipara patient is reporting afterpains at a 7/10 on the pain scale. Which of the following is the most appropriate action by the nurse?