Question 59 of 70
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a breastfeeding client who is 1 day postpartum and is
worried about their milk supply. The client states, "I have a little colostrum, but I know my milk
isn't in yet." Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
• "Colostrum is higher in fat, so it tends to keep newborns full for longer."
• "Keeping newborn awake and latched for each feeding will help develop a good,
mature milk supply."
• "Plan to pump and store any extra colostrum until you develop engorgement."
• "Offer formula feedings if your newborn seems hungry after breastfeeding."
Answer
The correct answer is: "Keeping newborn awake and latched for each feeding will help develop
a good, mature milk supply."
,Question 54 of 70
A nurse in the antepartum clinic is assessing a client who is at 18 weeks of gestation. Which of
the following findings should the nurse anticipate as an indication for an ultrasound
examination?
• Fetal heart rate of 150/min
• Fundal height is 19 cm
• Urinary frequency
• Elevated alpha-fetoprotein levels
Answer
The correct answer is Elevated alpha-fetoprotein levels.
,Question 41 of 70
A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor and requesting an epidural. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
• Give ondansetron IV to the client.
• Initiate oxygen via nonrebreather to support patterned breathing.
• Delay the epidural until the client is dilated to 7 cm.
• Administer IV fluid bolus to the client.
Answer
The correct answer is: Administer IV fluid bolus to the client.
, Question 27 of 70
A nurse is caring for a client who is in the active phase of labor. The nurse palpates the umbilical
cord during a vaginal examination, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
• Place the client in a knee-chest position.
• Replace the umbilical cord into the cervix.
• Decrease the rate of the IV infusion.
• Instruct the client to push with the next contraction.
Answer
The correct answer is: Place the client in a knee-chest position.