Maternity E3
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with chorioamnionitis. Which clinical
manifestation will the nurse expect to assess? Select all that apply.
-fetal tachycardia
-Foul-smelling amniotic fluid
-Maternal fever
-Uterine tenderness
Which assessment finding is associated with postpartum puerperal infection?
Fever of 100.4 F for two consecutive days (after first 24 hours)
Which intervention will help reduce the incidence of endometriosis in a client
having a C-section?
Administer prophylactic anabiotic
which instructions would the nurse include in the teaching plan for a postpartum
client with mastitis? Select all that apply.
-“apply warm compresses to your breast to encourage milk release”
-“ breast-feed or pump often, until both breasts are emptied”
, A postpartum client is experiencing prolonged lochia discharge with irregular
bleeding. A pelvic exam reveals a enlarged uterus. The nurse identifies the
findings as consistent with which findings?
Subinvolution of the uterus
The nurse is caring for a postpartum client, who sustained a perineal laceration
during delivery. Assessment findings reveal a Pale skin that is cool, clammy to
touch weak, rapid pulse and hypotension. The nurse immediately notify the
provider. Anticipating the client is experiencing which of the following.
Hypovolemic shock
The nurse is caring for a postpartum client, following a C-section who is
hypovolemic, which diagnosis is most appropriate?
Risk for altered tissue perfusion
The nurse is caring for a client treated for idiopathic thrombocytopenic Purpura
during pregnancy. Which medication will the nurse anticipate administering?
Corticosteroids
The nurse is caring for a postpartum mother, who is experiencing occasional
periods of sadness, anxiety, and difficulty sleeping. The client continues to be
active in the infants, care and displays appropriate bonding with her child. The
nurse explains to the client that she is experiencing which of the following
conditions?
Baby blues
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with chorioamnionitis. Which clinical
manifestation will the nurse expect to assess? Select all that apply.
-fetal tachycardia
-Foul-smelling amniotic fluid
-Maternal fever
-Uterine tenderness
Which assessment finding is associated with postpartum puerperal infection?
Fever of 100.4 F for two consecutive days (after first 24 hours)
Which intervention will help reduce the incidence of endometriosis in a client
having a C-section?
Administer prophylactic anabiotic
which instructions would the nurse include in the teaching plan for a postpartum
client with mastitis? Select all that apply.
-“apply warm compresses to your breast to encourage milk release”
-“ breast-feed or pump often, until both breasts are emptied”
, A postpartum client is experiencing prolonged lochia discharge with irregular
bleeding. A pelvic exam reveals a enlarged uterus. The nurse identifies the
findings as consistent with which findings?
Subinvolution of the uterus
The nurse is caring for a postpartum client, who sustained a perineal laceration
during delivery. Assessment findings reveal a Pale skin that is cool, clammy to
touch weak, rapid pulse and hypotension. The nurse immediately notify the
provider. Anticipating the client is experiencing which of the following.
Hypovolemic shock
The nurse is caring for a postpartum client, following a C-section who is
hypovolemic, which diagnosis is most appropriate?
Risk for altered tissue perfusion
The nurse is caring for a client treated for idiopathic thrombocytopenic Purpura
during pregnancy. Which medication will the nurse anticipate administering?
Corticosteroids
The nurse is caring for a postpartum mother, who is experiencing occasional
periods of sadness, anxiety, and difficulty sleeping. The client continues to be
active in the infants, care and displays appropriate bonding with her child. The
nurse explains to the client that she is experiencing which of the following
conditions?
Baby blues
