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A neonate is admitted to the nursery 15 minutes after delivery. The nurse notes the baby’s hands are blue bilaterally. What is the most appropriate nursing action?

Which client should the postpartum nurse assess first after receiving the shift report?

The nurse is caring for the women listed below. Which of the following clients is at the highest risk for post-partum complications?

The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing post-partum hemorrhage. The provider orders Hemabate (prostaglandin F2). Which of the following conditions would cause the nurse to question this order?

The nurse is preparing to give medications used to manage postpartum hemorrhage. Which of the following would the nurse prepare to give? Select all that apply.

The physician orders to start Pitocin at 2 milliunits per minute at 0500. Increase 1 milliunit per minute every 30 minutes. The pharmacy sends a bag labeled 30 units in 500cc. How many ml/hr would the nurse increase the Pitocin at 0530?

The client has saturated two pads in 20 minutes. The provider has ordered methylergonovine (Methergine) 0.2 mg IM. Which finding would be a contraindication to administer the medication?

An infant was born 2 hours ago at 37 weeks of gestation, weighing 4.1 kg. The infant appears chubby with a flushed complexion and is very jittery. What is the most likely cause of the tremors?

A nurse is preparing to administer 1 mg vitamin K to a newborn. The medication is available in 1 mg/0.5 mL. How much should the nurse administer in ml? [BLANK-1]

The nurse receives a newborn with unknown gestational age.  The newborn has sparse lanugo, prominent clitoris and smooth pink skin.  The nurse recognizes that this newborn is at risk for which of the following conditions.  Select all that apply