Exam 24: Postpartum Complications

What should the nurse be aware of to provide adequate postpartum care for the woman experiencing postpartum psychosis?

Which is a primary nursing responsibility when caring for a woman experiencing an obstetrical hemorrhage associated with uterine atony?

With shortened hospital stays,new mothers are often discharged before they begin to experience symptoms of the "baby blues" or postpartum depression.As part of the discharge teaching,the nurse can prepare the mother for this adjustment to her new role by instructing her in self-care activities to help prevent postpartum depression.What is the most accurate statement as related to these activities?

What woman is at greatest risk for early postpartum hemorrhage (PPH)?

During the initial acute distress phase of grieving,parents still must make unexpected and unwanted decisions about funeral arrangements and even naming the baby.What should the nurse's role be?

A mother in late middle age who is certain she is not pregnant tells the nurse during an office visit that she has urinary problems and sensations of bearing down and of something in her vagina.Which would the nurse suspect that the patient most likely is experiencing?

The perinatal nurse assisting with establishing lactation is aware that which action can minimize acute mastitis?

Which is the most likely cause of late postpartum hemorrhage (PPH)?

The perinatal nurse's assessment while caring for a woman in the immediate post birth period reveals that the woman is experiencing profuse bleeding.What is the most likely etiology for her bleeding?

Which statement is true with regard to postpartum hemorrhage (PPH)?

What medication should the nurse expect to see ordered first for the patient with von Willebrand disease who experiences a postpartum hemorrhage?

Which are considered unusual placental adherences? Select all that apply.Express answer with small letters,followed by a comma and a space-e.g. ,a,b,c

Which should the nurse be aware of with regard to helping parents with their decision making about an autopsy?

What postpartum hemorrhage (PPH)conditions are considered medical emergencies that require immediate treatment?

During a follow-up visit,which would the nurse expect not to observe if the parents have progressed to the second stage or phase of grieving?

What should the nurse know to provide adequate postpartum care to the patient experiencing postpartum depression (PPD)without psychotic features?

A family is visiting two surviving triplets.The third triplet died 2 days ago.What action would indicate that the family had begun to grieve for the dead infant?

Which are risk factors for postpartum hemorrhage (PPH)? Select all that apply.Express answer with small letters,followed by a comma and a space-e.g. ,a,b,c

What is the initial priority nursing intervention when a nurse observes profuse postpartum bleeding?

Which are administration guidelines for the use of methylergonovine when managing postpartum hemorrhage (PPH)? Select all that apply.Express answer with small letters,followed by a comma and a space-e.g. ,a,b,c