What is the best rationale for trying to decrease the incidence of cold stress in the neonate?
A nurse is assessing a newly admitted newborn who is 2 hours…
A nurse is assessing a newly admitted newborn who is 2 hours old. Which assessment finding would concern the nurse?
A nurse is conducting a refresher program for a group of nur…
A nurse is conducting a refresher program for a group of nurses working in the newborn nursery. After teaching the group about variations in newborn head size and appearance, the nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the group identifies which variation as normal? Select all that apply.
The nurse is monitoring a client in the first stage of labor…
The nurse is monitoring a client in the first stage of labor. The nurse determines the client’s uterine contractions are effective and progressing well based on which finding?
While assessing a postpartum woman, the nurse palpates a con…
While assessing a postpartum woman, the nurse palpates a contracted uterus. Perineal inspection reveals a steady stream of bright red blood trickling out of the vagina. The woman reports mild perineal pain. She just voided 200 mL of clear yellow urine. Which condition would the nurse suspect?
The nurse is caring for a client who underwent a cesarean bi…
The nurse is caring for a client who underwent a cesarean birth 24 hours ago. Which assessment finding indicates the need for further action?
A nurse is reviewing a journal article on the causes of post…
A nurse is reviewing a journal article on the causes of postpartum hemorrhage. Which condition would the nurse most likely find as the most common cause?
A client in labor has been diagnosed with shoulder dystocia….
A client in labor has been diagnosed with shoulder dystocia. Which risk factors would the nurse expect in the prenatal history? Select all that apply.
Which assessment finding will alert the nurse to be on the l…
Which assessment finding will alert the nurse to be on the lookout for possible placental abruption (abruptio placentae) during labor?
The nurse is caring for a group of clients in labor and deli…
The nurse is caring for a group of clients in labor and delivery. Which client is at greatest risk for placental abruption (abruptio placentae)?