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The client who delivered earlier today is questioning the nurse as to why it is so important that she empties her bladder so frequently because it is uncomfortable getting out of bed so often.  The nurse explains that during the postpartum period, overdistention of the bladder and urinary retention can lead to which complications?

The postpartum nurse plans nursing care based on the knowledge that in the immediate postpartum period, what is the most serious consequence that can occur due to bladder distention?

A nurse is caring for a newborn who is slightly jittery and has a body temperature trending toward the lower end of normal. The nurse reviews the newborn’s lab results: Hematocrit: 58% WBC count: 15,000 cells/mm³ Blood glucose: 30 mg/dL RBC count: 5 million/mcL Based on these findings, which lab value should the nurse recognize as contributing to the newborn’s risk for impaired thermoregulation?

A nursing plan of care includes therapeutic interventions for common conditions expected when a woman has just given birth.  After evaluating the results of unsuccessful nonpharmacologic measures to restore uterine tone for a boggy fundus, the nurse can expect to prepare and administer which of the following?

The nurse is organizing tasks for the morning and notes that each of her four postpartum clients would be due to have their PRN analgesic if they requested it.  Which client would the nurse anticipate most likely to request their analgesic for cramping afterpains?

The client who is in recovery after a C-section delivery asks the nurse if she will still bleed since she did not deliver vaginally.  What is the most accurate response by the nurse?

A client delivered vaginally 1 hour ago.  She has lost a significant amount of blood despite efforts to control the bleeding and is starting to show signs of hypovolemic shock.  Which clinical signs would the nurse expect to observe?

The nurse gathers the following data during report: A woman gave birth to a daughter instead of a much-desired son. Now, the morning after giving birth, she seems withdrawn, is staying in bed and staring at the wall with her newborn sleeping in the crib across the room. Analysis indicates that which action is necessary?

The nurse is assessing the client who is 24 hours post vaginal birth.  Which assessment finding would indicate a need for immediate intervention?

Jardiance (empagliflozin) has FDA labeled indications for all of the following conditions, EXCEPT?