Exam 20: Postpartum Adaptations

A new father states,"I know nothing about babies," but he seems to be interested in learning.What action by the nurse is best?

When caring for a newly delivered woman,the nurse is aware that the best measure to prevent abdominal distention after a cesarean birth is

A postpartum woman overhears the nurse tell the obstetrics clinician that she has a positive Homans sign and asks what it means.The nurse's best response is

Which maternal event is abnormal in the early postpartum period?

Nurses must be aware of the conditions that increase the risk of hemorrhage,one of the most common complications of the puerperium.What are these conditions? (Select all that apply.)

A postpartum patient asks,"Will these stretch marks go away?" The nurse's best response is

If the patient's white blood cell (WBC)count is 25,000/mm³ on her second postpartum day,the nurse should

A man calls the nurse's station stating that his wife,who delivered 2 days ago,is happy one minute and crying the next.The man says,"She was never like this before the baby was born." What response by the nurse is best?

If the fundus is palpated on the right side of the abdomen above the expected level,the nurse should suspect that the patient has

What is the best way for the nurse to promote and support the maternal-infant bonding process?

If rubella vaccine is indicated for a postpartum patient,instructions to the patient should include

During which stage of role attainment do the parents become acquainted with their baby and combine parenting activities with cues from the infant?

A nurse is observing a family.The mother is holding the baby she delivered less than 24 hours ago.Her husband is watching his wife and asking questions about newborn care.The 4-year-old brother is punching his mother on the back.What action by the nurse is best?

Which condition seen in the postpartum period is likely to require careful medical assessment?

What documentation on a woman's chart on postpartum day 14 indicates a normal involution process?

Which woman is most likely to have severe afterbirth pains and request a narcotic analgesic?

The nurse explains to the nursing student that one mechanism for the diaphoresis and diuresis experienced during the early postpartum period is which of the following?

Rh? immune globulin will be ordered postpartum if which situation occurs?

Many women given up smoking during pregnancy to protect the health of the fetus.The majority of women resumed smoking within the first 6 months postpartum.Factors that increase the likelihood of relapse include (Select all that apply.)

During which phase of maternal adjustment will the mother relinquish the baby of her fantasies and accept the real baby?