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As related to the normal functioning of the renal system in newborns, nurses should be aware that:
A nulliparous woman who has just begun the second stage of labor would most likely:
A nurse is assessing new parents feeding their newborn. Which of the following observations indicates a need for further education?
The nurse is reviewing the serum laboratory findings for a 5-day-old infant with congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Which laboratory result should be reported to the healthcare provider immediately?
When planning care for a laboring client, the nurse identifies the need to withhold solid foods while the client is in labor. What is the most important reason for this nursing intervention?
The early postpartum period is a time of emotional and physical vulnerability. Many mothers can easily become psychologically overwhelmed by the reality of their new parental responsibilities, and fatigue compounds these issues. Although the "baby blues" are a common occurrence in the postpartum period, about one-half million women in America experience a more severe syndrome known as postpartum depression (PPD). Which statement regarding PPD is essential for the nurse to be aware of when formulating a nursing diagnosis?
A nurse is assessing a postpartum client's fundal height, location, and consistency. The fundus is found to be displaced laterally to the right, and there is uterine atony. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the uterine atony?
As part of Standard Precautions, nurses wear gloves when handling the newborn. The chief reason for this practice is:
A 32-year-old primigravida is admitted with a diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy. Nursing care is based on the knowledge that:
If the patient's white blood cell (WBC) count is 25,000/mm³ on her second postpartum day, the nurse should:
A nursing student is helping the nursery nurses with morning vital signs. A baby born 10 hours ago by cesarean section is found to have moist lung sounds on auscultation. What is the best interpretation of these findings?