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A nurse is caring for a newborn 1 hour following birth in the emergency unit. Medical History: The newborn was born at 39 weeks gestation via emergency cesarean section due to abruptio placenta and non-reassuring fetal heart rate. Apgar scores were 5 at 1 minute and 8 at 5 minutes. Positive pressure ventilation was given for 1 minute, followed by free flow oxygen.
Nurses' Notes: At 1000, the newborn was placed on a radiant warmer. The color is consistent with the newborn's genetic background, but acrocyanosis is present. Mild grunting, nasal flaring, and intermittent retractions are noted. The newborn appears restless and is being closely monitored. Vital Signs:Temperature: 36.6°C (97.9°F) Axillary Heart rate: 180/min Respiratory rate: 80/min Oxygen saturation: 96% Diagnostic Results:Hemoglobin: 9 g/dL (normal range: 14 to 24 g/dL)Hematocrit: 35% (normal range: 44% to 64%)Platelet count: 210,000/mm³ (normal range: 150,000 to 300,000/mm³)White blood cells: 9,500/mm³ (normal range: 9,000 to 30,000/mm³)Serum glucose: 38 mg/dL (normal range: 40 to 45 mg/dL)Querry: Select the 5 findings the nurse should report to the provider.Respiratory assessmentHemoglobinWhite blood cellsSerum glucoseTemperatureHeart rateHematocrit

A nurse is caring for a newborn and observes signs of diaphoresis, jitteriness, and lethargy.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a client in labor at 39 weeks of gestation.
Which of the following assessment findings requires follow-up?

A client is concerned about needing a blood transfusion after delivery due to the blood loss in delivery. The nurse explains that blood volume increases during pregnancy. Which of the following is the correct percentage of increased blood volume during pregnancy that the nurse should explain to the client?

A nurse is receiving a report on a new postpartum admission. Her medical history includes chronic hypertension.
The client is asking about postpartum orders.

Which of the following would be contraindicated based on the client's medical history?

A nurse is caring for a client in the fourth stage of labor after a vaginal delivery.

History and Physical:

BP: 144/92 mmHg.

Pulse: 99 bpm.
Respirations: 17/min.

Pulse Ox: 97%.

Temperature: 100.4 F (38.0 C).

Pain score: 1/10.

The nurse should first address the client's ____________ (assessment finding), followed by the client's ____________ (assessment finding).

A nurse is assessing a newborn immediately following a scheduled cesarean delivery.
Which of the following assessments is the nurse's priority?

A nurse is walking by a client's room and can hear the fetal heart rate dropping.
The nurse observes the heartbeat and interprets the monitor strip as indicating which of the following?

A client, at 6 weeks gestation, arrives at the OB clinic for her initial visit and requests to hear the fetal heartbeat.
What should the nurse include in the teaching regarding cardiac development?

A nurse is assessing a client who is 2 hr postpartum and received spinal anesthesia for a cesarean birth.
Which of the following findings requires immediate intervention by the nurse?

A nurse is caring for a 25-year-old postpartum female client who had a spontaneous vaginal birth at 39 weeks of gestation in the postpartum unit.

Medical History: The client is a Gravida 1, Para 1. She is currently breastfeeding.

Vital Signs:

• Blood Pressure: 120/80 mmHg
• Pulse: 80 bpm
• Respirations: 16/min
• Temperature: 36.8°C (98.2°F)
• Pulse Ox: 99%

Nurses Notes: The client reports feeling well overall. She is breastfeeding her newborn and has expressed concerns about her baby’s weight loss. The client’s breasts are full, warm, and slightly tender, indicating that her milk is coming in. She has been educated on breastfeeding and the expected changes in her baby's stool color. The client appears attentive and responsive to her baby’s needs. She is utilizing correct breastfeeding techniques and has been encouraged to continue feeding 8 to 12 times per day and on demand. The client has also been advised on the importance of monitoring her newborn's weight and intake.

Newborn Daily Weights:

• Birth weight: 3,515 gm (7 lb 12 oz)
• Weight after 24 hr: 3,410 gm (7 lb 8 oz) (3% weight loss)
• Weight after 48 hr: 3,345 gm (7 lb 4 oz) (5% weight loss)

Querry: Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the discharge teaching? Click to highlight the client statements that indicate an understanding of the discharge teaching.