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A client delivered a healthy infant at 40 weeks gestation via spontaneous vaginal delivery 12 hours ago. She had a relatively normal delivery, no complications. Her amniotic sac was ruptured at 9 cm dilation by the healthcare provider. She has decided to breastfeed her newborn and has had three successful breastfeeding sessions. Her vital signs are now B/P 128/72, respirations 20 bpm, pulse 68, temperature 100.2 F. Post delivery she reports abdominal pain. Which of the following is most likely the cause of this particular client’s post-delivery pain?

A 34 week gestation baby is admitted to the NICU. The nurse speculates that the baby has developed Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC). Which of these symptoms would not be associated with this condition?

A 30-year-old woman gives birth at 40 weeks of gestation through a spontaneous vaginal delivery. The mother did not receive any prenatal care and was diagnosed with chlamydia during labor. Which of the following is an appropriate management step for this patient’s neonate?

Part of the involution process involves uterine contractions. Which of the following could contribute to greater afterpain discomfort? Select all that apply

A student nurse is preparing to assess the perineum of a woman who has had an episiotomy. Which of the following nursing acronyms represents guidelines for performing this assessment?

You receive a newborn male born at 35 weeks gestation to the NICU. You notice the infant with grunting and chest retractions. Upon chest x-ray, the infant is found to have patchy infiltrates and hyperaeration. Which syndrome do you suspect the newborn is experiencing?

A client was being treated with magnesium sulfate during labor. She is now on the postpartum unit. The nurse should be aware that the client is at risk for which of the following complications of magnesium sulfate therapy?

You are a new nursery nurse working on a mother-baby unit. You notice signs of jaundice in a newborn baby girl. What would be the next step in the plan of care of this baby?

A woman from Puerto Rico delivered a baby boy two days ago and is complaining of perineal pain 5 out of 10 on the pain scale due to her 2nd degree laceration. Which intervention may be viewed as “harmful” due to cultural beliefs?

 When developing an educational plan for a new postpartum client, which item should be included in the teaching?