A newborn is being prepared to go to his mother’s room. The nurse takes his vital signs and finds his axillary temp to be 96 degrees Farenheit. The nurse should:

The nurse wants to provide a neutral thermal environment (NTE) is important for the infant. The rational for providing a NTE is so that:

A newborn with a tracheoesophageal fistula is likely to present with which assessment finding?

A primigravida had a vaginal delivery of a 7-pound baby 3 hours ago. The nurse assesses her uterus as firm, after 3 large clots are expressed. There is a continuous flow of blood vaginally. On examine 15 min later she continues to bleed continuously, her uterus is firm at U. The nurse should

The following data is documented on the mother’s labor and birth record. Which is most predictive of neonatal risk?

Which one of the following symptoms is a sign of postpartum psychosis?

A new mother is beginning to experience nipple discomfort while breastfeeding. What would be the nurse’s first priority in the plan of care?

A newborn is admitted with a diagnosis of transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN). When planning care for this newborn, which of the following is a priority nursing goal?

To promote comfort and healing of the episiotomy, what treatment is often used immediately following birth?

The Tao/Dao can be plainly translated as “The Way.”