An RN is teaching a group of expectant mothers about how their body is preparing for breastfeeding their infant. Which of the following information regarding the roles of hormones in lactation should she include?

A client 8 hours postpartum who had a second-degree laceration is complaining of perineal pain of 3/10. She soaked in the tub about an hour ago. You assess the site and see that her perineum is slightly edematous and the edges of the laceration are approximated. What is the nurse’s next best action?

A client 8 hours postpartum who had a second-degree laceration is complaining of perineal pain of 3/10. She soaked in the tub about an hour ago. You assess the site and see that her perineum is slightly edematous and the edges of the laceration are approximated. What is the nurse’s next best action?

A primipara patient is reporting afterpains at a 7/10 on the pain scale. Which of the following is the most appropriate action by the nurse?

The nurse is assessing the lochia of her postpartum patient and explaining the process of involution to the patient. The patient wants to know how long her bleeding will last. What is the best response by the nurse?

Which temperature indicates the presence of postpartum infection?

The RN is assisting a patient to get out of bed for the first time after delivery and they both notice blood running down the patient’s legs onto the floor. What is the next best action by the nurse?

The RN is organizing her tasks for the morning and notes that each of her four postpartum patients would be due to have her PRN analgesic if she requested it. Which patient would the RN anticipate most likely to request her analgesic for cramping pain?

The nurse understands that late postpartum hemorrhage may be prevented by

Early discharge following birth carries with it the caution that assessment parameters should be within normal limits for the number of postpartum hours. Which nursing assessment finding would require a delay of a desired discharge at 24 hours postpartum?