While inspecting a newborn’s head, the nurse identifies a swelling of the scalp that does not cross the suture line. How would the nurse document this finding?

A client asks whether or not there are many foods that she must avoid eating while breastfeeding. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?

Which of the following newborns should be of most concern to the nurse?

A 17 year-old female has just given birth to her first baby vaginally. She tells the nurse that she is scared and doesn’t know how to care for an infant. Which action by the nurse would be most beneficial to her?

A full-term newborn weighs 3,600 grams at birth. When he is weighed 3 days later, the nurse would expect his weight to be which of the following?

A woman gave birth vaginally to a 9 pound, 12 ounce girl yesterday.  Her healthcare provider has written orders for perineal ice packs, use of whirlpool three times a day, and a stool softener. Choose the answer below that best describes why these orders would be written?

The postpartum client’s fundus is firm, but she continues to trickle bright red blood. What condition do these signs indicate?

A patient is admitted to a medical-surgical unit after delivering a full-term infant who was stillborn. The husband says to the nurse, “I will see my baby and take care of the arrangements. I don’t want anyone to say anything to my wife about what happened!” Which of the following is the best action the nurse should take?

Following a delivery, the nurse’s assessment reveals a soft, boggy uterus located above the level of the umbilicus (2/U).  Which of the following would the nurse do first?

The nurse is assessing the fundus of a postpartum client that delivered 10 hours ago. Where should the nurse expect to find the fundus?