A 26-year-old patient is 12 hours postpartum following a vaginal delivery with a second-degree perineal laceration and an episiotomy. The patient reports discomfort in the perineal area and mild swelling. The nurse is preparing to provide postpartum care and education. What are the TWO priority actions to take?

A nurse is providing care for a postpartum client on the second day following a cesarean delivery. The client presents with a temperature of 101.2°F (38.4°C), malodorous lochia, and uterine and abdominal tenderness. Which intervention should the nurse anticipate as the priority in managing this client’s condition?

A nurse is assessing a client at a 6-week postpartum visit. Which findings are consistent with postpartum depression?Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client who delivered vaginally 1 hour ago. The nurse notes: Fundus boggy and above umbilicus Heavy vaginal bleeding with clots BP 96/58 HR 118 Client reports feeling dizzy Provider prescribes several medications to manage suspected postpartum hemorrhage. The client’s history includes: exercise induced asthma, anxiety and depression. No meds. For each medication, indicate whether it is: Appropriate to administer (A) Contraindicated (C) Cytotec [BLANK-1] Methergine [BLANK-2] Hemabate [BLANK-3] TXA [BLANK-4] Magniesum Sulfate [BLANK-5]

Newborn delivered via cesarean birth approximately 1 hr ago. Apgar scores 8 and 9. Vitamin K administered in left vastus lateralis. Weight 4337 grams (9 lb 9 oz), length 52 cm (20.5 in). Gestational age assessment of 39 weeks. Large for gestational age. Newborn noted to be jittery and have decreased muscle tone.Heart rate: 170/min apicalRespiratory rate: 68/min auscultation Temperature: 36.1° C (96.9° F) axillaryType: ORh: PositiveComplete the diagram by placing a HOTSPOT to specify what condition the newborn is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the newborn’s progress.

The nurse is reviewing fetal to neonatal circulation. Place the following fetal shunts in the order in which they typically close after birth: Ductus arteriosusForamen ovaleDuctus venosus

A nurse is completing discharge instructions for a new mother and her 2-day-old newborn. The mother asks, “How will I know if my baby gets enough breast milk?” Which of the following response should the nurse make?

A nurse is caring for a client who just delivered a newborn. Following the delivery, which nursing action should be done first to care for the newborn?

cjm pic.PNG Client is a Gravida 4 Para 3 who had a forceps-assisted birth with epidural anesthesia at 40 weeks of gestation. Third degree mediolateral perineal laceration with repair. Placenta manually extracted. Estimated blood loss 400 mL. Pt rating pain 10/10. Temperature: 38.4° C (101.1° F)   Blood pressure: 130/72 mm Hg  Pulse rate: 102/min  Respiratory rate: 20/min  Oxygen saturation: 98% Hydrocodone and acetaminophen (5 mg/500 325 mg) take 1 to -2 tablets PO every 4 hr PRN moderate to severe pain Ibuprofen 600 mg PO every 4 to 6 hr PRN cramping and mild pain Based on the Potential Condition as Perineal Hematoma: What TWO actions to take?

A nurse is caring for Postpartum client who has thrombophlebitis. Which of the following nursing interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?