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A hiker comes to the clinic after prolonged cold exposure. His fingertips are pale, numb, and regain color quickly once rewarmed. There is no blistering, no tissue loss, and symptoms fully resolve after warming. Which condition does this presentation MOST likely represent?

The nurse is completing discharge instructions for a new mother and 3 day old newborn. The mother asks, “How will I know if my baby gets enough breast milk?” Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

The nurse assesses a newborn infant and notes the first stool is thick, dark green, tarry appearing. What is the priority nursing action?

A patient presents after a fall. X-ray shows the bone is completely broken through, and the skin remain intact. Which type of fracture is this?

The nurse is caring for a newborn delivered by vaginal birth with vacuum assist. The newborn’s mother asks about the swollen area on her son’s head. After palpation to identify that the swelling does cross the suture line, which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?

The nurse performs a physical examination on a newborn 2 hours after birth. Which findings indicate a need for a pediatric consultation?

A nurse caring for a client who experienced a caesarean birth due to dysfunctional labor. The client state she is disappointed that she did not have a natural childbirth. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

When doing a post partum assessment, the nurse observes swelling in the right calf. The client is complaining of calf pain and unilateral leg pain. What is the medical treatment for this?

A newborn male has received a circumcision. What is the priority nursing action? Select all that apply

A nurse is assisting in the care of a newborn immediately after birth. At 5 min after birth, the newborn has acrocyanosis, flexed extremities, a grimace when suctioned, a heart rate of 130/min, and a lusty cry with tactile stimulation. What should the nurse document as the newborn’s 5-min Apgar score?