One day after giving birth, a client asks the nurse when the red stretch marks on her abdomen and breasts will disappear. Which of the following would be the nurse’s best response?

At 1 and 5 minutes of life, a newborn’s Apgar score is 9. The nurse understands that a score of 9 indicates which of the following in the newborn?

To protect newborns from infection while in the nursery, the nurse should plan to do which of the following?

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?