A client who is breastfeeding her newborn tells the nurse, “I notice that when I feed him, I feel fairly strong contraction-like pain. Labor is over. Why am I having contractions now?” Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?

A nurse is preparing a presentation about changes in the various body systems during the postpartum period and their effects for a group of new mothers. The nurse explains which event as influencing a postpartum woman’s ability to void? Select all that apply.

What type of decelerations are in this fetal heart tracing?

When monitoring a postpartum client 2 hours after birth, the nurse notices heavy bleeding with large clots. Which response is most appropriate initially?

The nurse has been monitoring a multipara client for several hours. The client cries out that the contractions are getting harder and that they cannot continue with the labor process. The nurse notes the client is very irritable, nauseated, annoyed, and does not want to be left alone but also does not want to be touched. Based on the assessment which action should the nurse take next?

Which nursing action is applied throughout all stages of labor?

The nurse is monitoring a client in the first stage of labor. The nurse determines the client’s uterine contractions are effective and progressing well based on which finding?

After describing continuous internal electronic fetal monitoring to a laboring client and their partner, which statement by the pregnant client indicates the need for additional teaching?

Which disorder is described as a transient, self-limiting mood disorder that affects postpartum clients after birth?

A pregnant client undergoing labor induction is receiving an oxytocin infusion. Which finding would require immediate intervention?