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33.  A nurse is preparing to administer methylergonovine IM to a client who experienced a vaginal delivery. The nurse should explain to the client that the purpose of this medication is to prevent which of the following conditions?

45.  A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a breastfeeding client who is being treated for mastitis. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

11. Constipation is common during the postpartum period. During discharge teaching, the nurse educates the patient that she can take the following medication to help manage constipation postpartum?

27.  A client who is 10 days postpartum presents to urgent care with complaint of pain in her right breast, red streaks and temp of 101.5oF.  The nurse knows the doctor will order antibiotic therapy.  Which of the following will the nurse include in her discharge teaching?

9. A nurse is performing a physical examination of a client who is 1 day postpartum. Which of the following findings requires immediate intervention?

50.  A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who experienced a placental abruption prior to delivery. Despite receiving oxytocin and fundal massage, the client continues to have excessive vaginal bleeding. Assessment findings include oozing blood from the IV site, petechiae on the chest, tachycardia, and hypotension. Which condition should the nurse suspect?

39.  A nurse is assessing a pregnant patient who is in triage and complains of nasal stuffiness and occasional nose bleeds.  The nurse understands that which of the following hormones is responsible for this discomfort?

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

35.  A nurse receives report on the following clients at the start of the shift. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?

4. A postpartum woman is unable to empty her bladder. Which option should the nurse recognize as the last intervention to attempt in this situation?