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 A full-term infant’s birth weight was 3405 grams (7lbs, 8 oz.) The infant’s weight has dropped to 3200 grams on day 3 of her life.  The infant’s parents are very upset and question the care in the nursery. Which of the following statements by the nurse would be most therapeutic?

 While performing a newborn assessment, the nurse identifies the following when the bassinette is bumped: an extension of the arms, with fingers forming the shape of a “C.”  How would the nurse document this finding?

Quickening refers to the mucous plug being released from the cervix.

  The preterm newborn is experiencing vomiting, diarrhea, poor weight gain, irritability, tremors, and tachypnea. What is the best explanation for these symptoms? 

 The nurse receives the following report on a patient who delivered 36 hours ago: G2 P2Rubella immune, Blood type A negative, baby blood type B positive, Coombs negative, discharge orders are written for both mother and newborn. What should be the priority action by the nurse? 

 The placenta produces hormones that are vital to the function of the fetus.  Which hormone is primarily responsible for the maintenance of pregnancy past the 11th week?

 Six hours after birth, an infant is awake and alert.  The infant’s respiratory rate is 44 per minute.  The infant’s respirations are shallow with periods of apnea lasting up to 5 seconds.  The infant’s heart rate is 160 bpm.  The infant’s skin is pink except for some cyanosis on the soles of her feet.  Based upon this assessment data the nurse should

 A patient who has admitted to heavy alcohol use throughout her pregnancy just delivered a six-pound baby.  Which sign or symptom in the mother could the nurse anticipate in the 12 to 48 hour post-partum period?

One benefit of breast-feeding over bottle-feeding is:

 During a home visit, the nurse assesses a patient two weeks after delivery. Which of the following signs/ symptoms should the nurse expect to see?