Exam 27: Care of the Mother and Newborn

During the immediate postpartum period,the mother has a temperature of 100.2° F,pulse 52,respirations 18,BP 138/84.What should the nurse do?

Which newborn assessment finding can suggest a chromosomal disorder?

The new mother tells the home health nurse that she is concerned about her 5-day-old infant's hard,dried umbilical stump.What time frame should the nurse give the mother for the umbilical stump to fall off? ________________________ days

Which statement would be a correct description of colostrum?

What is characteristic of a normal breastfed infant's stool?

A new Native American mother tells the nurse that when she goes home,her mother-in-law will be caring for the baby while she rests.The nurse has concerns.What should the nurse do?

Which of the following measures could help prevent infant abduction? (Select all that apply.)

A new mother had spinal anesthesia during a cesarean delivery.She now has a desire to void and can wiggle her toes.What should be the nurse's response when the mother asks to go the bathroom?

The new mother calls the nurse to her room to show how her baby is "jerking around" when she changes his position.The nurse understands that the baby is exhibiting which normal reflex?

Where would acrocyanosis be assessed on a newborn?

The nurse is observing a new mother interact with her infant.Which observation would indicate that bonding is occurring? (Select all that apply.)

What should be included when discussing the care of a circumcised infant after discharge from the hospital?

When is breast engorgement most likely to occur?

Within the first hour following a vaginal delivery,the nurse assesses the mother and finds the fundus is firm and there is a trickle of bright red blood.What should be the nurse's reaction to the assessment?

A new mother asks for advice on how to quiet her fussy newborn.Which responses would be appropriate to suggest to the mother? (Select all that apply.)