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When assessing a patient who delivered vaginally, the nurse notes that the woman’s fundus is firm but a larger than normal gush of blood has been noted from her vagina.  The nurse concludes that:

The most likely cause of uterine atony is:

Which factors in a maternal prenatal record are risk factors for fetal growth restriction?

Four mothers have delivered at 38 weeks gestation.  Which maternal history would prompt you to evaluate for respiratory distress due to inadequate surfactant production in the newborn?

A new mother is diagnosed with a venous thromboembolism. Which of the following risk factors are associated with this condition? Select all that apply.

You are admitting a mother who is being induced after finding out that her baby has died.  What is the most appropriate response to her situation?

In which of the following situations should a nurse report a possible deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?

You are assessing a newborn delivered at 41 weeks.  What do you expect to find if the baby is truly post-term?

A woman who is 3 hours postpartum is complaining of feeling dizzy. Her vital signs are indicative of hypovolemic shock. Her fundus is firm with a large amount of vaginal bleeding present. Which of the following should the nurse do next? 

A nurse documents a newborn’s weight as in the 4th percentile on the growth chart. What intervention will be most important to include in the plan of care?