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The nurse notices the new father holding the newborn and not supporting the infant’s head. The nurse should:  

The nurse has been teaching the mother about apnea of prematurity. Which statement indicates that the mother understands the teaching?  

A woman who is 12 days postpartum presents to the clinic with fever, malaise, and a burning sensation while breastfeeding. Which diagnosis is likely responsible for the woman’s symptoms?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is 18 weeks pregnant and has a complete placenta previa. Which risk factor will the nurse assess for?

A baby is receiving phototherapy for jaundice. The nurse is providing safe care when the:  

During which phase of postpartum adjustment to motherhood should the nurse provide praise and positive reinforcement to a mother who is learning to care for her infant?

Which action does the nurse take to reduce the newborn’s evaporative heat loss?

The purpose of surfactant is to:  

A mother brings her 5-day-old baby to the lactation clinic for help with breastfeeding. The nurse notes that the infant is lethargic, has a temperature of 95.5°F (35.3°C), is eating poorly, and has cool clammy skin. The nurse instructs the mother to:  

Breastfeeding is contraindicated for women who (select all that apply):