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The father of a stillborn infant tells the nurse he wants to hold the child. What is the nurse's best
response?
Dress the infant in a T-shirt and diaper and let him hold the infant.
A young mother is at the office for her 6-week visit. She is still experiencing mild loch Alba and is
concerned that she has an infection. Which finding would the nurse interpret as supporting this
suspicion?
Foul odor
A breastfeeding client informs the nurse that she is unable to maintain her milk supply. What instruction
should the nurse give to the client to improve milk supply?
Empty the breasts frequently.
A postpartum client reports stress incontinence. What information should the nurse suggest to the
client to overcome stress incontinence?
Perform Kegel exercises.
Which action would most make the nurse believe that a postpartum woman is accepting a child well?
She turns her face to meet the infant's eyes when she holds her.
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What is the primary rationale for monitoring a new mother every 15 minutes for the first hour after
delivery?
To check for postpartum hemorrhage
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A woman who delivered her infant 2 days ago asks the nurse why she wakes up at night drenched in
sweat. She is concerned that this is a problem. The nurse's best reply would be:
"Sweating is very normal for the first few days after childbirth because your body needs to get rid of all
the excess water from pregnancy."
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The nurse is providing discharge education for a new mother regarding constipation. Which statement
by the mother indicates that she understands what the nurse explained to her?
"I will increase my intake of fruits and vegetables in my diet. I love to eat them anyhow."
The nurse is caring for a client is who 24 hours post-delivery of an infant. Which assessment does the
nurse predict the health care provider will prioritize for the mother at this time?
hemoglobin and hematocrit
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