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History and Physical
Nurses' Notes
Flow Sheet
Laboratory Results
38-year-old primiparous client is seen in the outpatient obstetric office 2 weeks postpartum after a spontaneous vaginal birth of a full-term infant after rupture of membranes for 16 hours. The client was discharged on day 2, exclusively breastfeeding.
Select the findings that will help the nurse determine what is causing the client's symptoms.
- A. Rupture of membranes for 16 hours
- B. Normal spontaneous vaginal birth
- C. Breastfeeding 7 to 8 times a day for 10 minutes
- D. Discharge hemoglobin of 9.2 g/dL (92 g/L)
- E. Current vital signs
- F. Shopping yesterday for 5 hours
- G. Foul-smelling lochia rubra
Correct Answer: A,D,E,F,G
Rationale: Prolonged rupture of membranes, low hemoglobin, fever, tachycardia, prolonged shopping, and foul-smelling lochia suggest postpartum infection risks like endometritis or mastitis. These findings indicate systemic inflammation, anemia, and potential milk stasis.
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The nurse is caring for a child with a unilateral long-leg cast applied for the correction of club foot. Which action is most important for the nurse to perform?
- A. Palpate femoral pulses.
- B. Compare temperature of both legs.
- C. Monitor capillary refill of the toes.
- D. Examine for spontaneous movement.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Monitoring capillary refill ensures adequate circulation in the casted limb, detecting complications like compartment syndrome.
History and Physical
Nurses' Notes
Flow Sheet
Laboratory Results
38-year-old primiparous client is seen in the outpatient obstetric office 2 weeks postpartum after a spontaneous vaginal birth of a full-term infant after rupture of membranes for 16 hours. The client was discharged on day 2, exclusively breastfeeding.
Which education by the nurse will help resolve the issue for the client? Select all that apply.
- A. Wear an underwire bra around the clock.
- B. Apply warm compresses to affected area before feeding.
- C. Pump breasts if feeding will be missed, due to absence from the infant.
- D. Pump breastmilk and feed it to infant instead of nursing.
- E. Finish antibiotics even if symptoms improve.
- F. Maintain activity due to the risk of blood clots with extra rest.
- G. Wash hands before handling the breast.
Correct Answer: B,C,E,G
Rationale: Warm compresses, pumping to prevent milk stasis, completing antibiotics, hand hygiene, starting on the unaffected side, and varying positions promote milk flow, reduce infection risk, and ensure effective breastfeeding. Underwire bras and avoiding rest are not recommended.
A mother brings her male preschooler to the clinic because he has had diarrhea, vomiting, and high fevers for the past three days. The child begins to cry and cling to his mother when the nurse enters the examination room. Which action should the nurse implement to get the child to cooperate?
- A. Complete the assessment while allowing the child to cry.
- B. Explain to the child the reasons an examination is needed.
- C. Talk to the mother and gradually focus on the child's toy.
- D. Request extra staff to help with the nursing assessments.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Engaging the mother and using the child's toy as a distraction builds trust, reducing anxiety and encouraging cooperation.
History and Physical
Nurses' Notes
Flow Sheet
Vital signs
The client is a 9-month-old male who was born by cesarean section at 32 weeks gestation. He has been hospitalized once with respiratory syncytial virus at 2 months of age. He is up to date on vaccines.
Exhibits
Review H and P, nurse's note, and flow sheet.
Complete the diagram by specifying which condition the client is most likely experiencing, two actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and two parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.
- A. Remove some of the baby's clothing
- B. Clean the area with warm water
- C. Alert child protective services
- D. Swab the area and send for a culture
- E. Hold the vaccines
- F. Temperature
- G. Parent's understanding of education
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Miliaria, caused by overdressing, is addressed by removing clothing and cleaning with warm water. Monitoring temperature and parental education prevents recurrence.
History and Physical
Nurses' Notes
Flow Sheet
Laboratory Results
38-year-old primiparous client is seen in the outpatient obstetric office 2 weeks postpartum after a spontaneous vaginal birth of a full-term infant after rupture of membranes for 16 hours. The client was discharged on day 2, exclusively breastfeeding.
Which description(s) by the client should help confirm that the mastitis has been resolved and breastfeeding/breast health is well maintained? Select all that apply.
- A. After a feeding, the nipple is creased.
- B. The feelings of fatigue continue, but there are no chills, achiness, or dizziness.
- C. The infant continues to want to nurse all the time.
- D. The temperature taken at home is 99.0° F (37.2° C).
- E. Pain during feeding lasts for 10 of the 20 minutes of the feed.
- F. Pumping continues on the right side instead of breastfeeding on that side.
- G. The red area on her right breast has resolved.
Correct Answer: D,G
Rationale: Normal temperature, resolved redness, and effective breastfeeding every 2-3 hours in varied positions confirm mastitis resolution. Creased nipples, persistent pain, or exclusive pumping suggest ongoing issues.