When inspecting a woman’s perineum for infection, the nurse uses the REEDA scale.  The R stands for:

 The cervix of a primigravid patient admitted to the labor area is 2 cm dilated and 50% effaced.  Her membranes are intact, and contractions are occurring every 5 to 6 minutes.  Which should the nurse recommend at this time?

The nurse evaluates when it is appropriate to let a patient out of bed after epidural anesthesia.  The most appropriate time should be:

  A unique feature of cephalohematomas is that

 A woman is admitted to the postpartum unit two hours after delivery of a baby. She had a 4th degree laceration and was a stage 1 MOH. She only voided 200cc prior to arrival to the unit.  What action is especially important because the membranes were ruptured for 28 hours before delivery?

 After the loss of an infant, it is most helpful if the nurse

Which of nursing observations would indicate a sign of impending placental separation and expulsion?

The student is following you on her OB rotation.  She overhears the staff talking about tocolytic medications.  You explain:

 It is best to wait until the fetal head is engaged before rupturing membranes in order to:

A patient is under treatment for early labor with magnesium sulfate.  The nurse recognizes the importance of assessing the patient for: