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The nurse educates the non–breast-feeding person on breast discomfort caused by engorgement. What instructions would they give?

  • A. Massage breasts to release milk.
  • B. Apply cold packs and cabbage leaves.
  • C. Stand in the warm shower to stimulate letdown.
  • D. Do not wear a bra.
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Apply cold packs and cabbage leaves. Engorgement causes breast swelling and discomfort due to increased blood and milk supply. Applying cold packs reduces inflammation and pain. Cabbage leaves have a cooling effect and can help reduce swelling. Massaging breasts can worsen engorgement by stimulating more milk production. Standing in a warm shower may provide temporary relief but does not address the root cause. Not wearing a bra may lead to discomfort and does not alleviate engorgement.

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The nurse notes the following vital signs of a postoperative cesarean client during the immediate postpartum period: 100.0°F, P 68, R 12, BP 130/80. Which of the following is a correct interpretation of the findings?

  • A. Temperature is elevated, a sign of infection.
  • B. Pulse is too low, a sign of vagal pathology.
  • C. Respirations are too low, a sign of medication toxicity.
  • D. Blood pressure is elevated, a sign of preeclampsia.
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Low respirations may indicate opioid toxicity.

A woman states that all of a sudden her 4-day-old baby is having trouble feeding. On assessment, the nurse notes that the mother's breasts are firm, red, and warm to the touch. The nurse teaches the mother manually to express a small amount of breast milk from each breast. Which observation indicates that the nurse's intervention has been successful?

  • A. The mother's nipples are soft to the touch.
  • B. The baby swallows after every 5th suck.
  • C. The baby's pre- and postfeed weight change is 20 milliliters.
  • D. The mother squeezes her nipples during manual expression.
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Effective sucking indicates improved feeding.

A client is to receive a blood transfusion after significant blood loss following a placenta previa delivery. Which of the following actions by the nurse is critical prior to starting the infusion? Select all that apply.

  • A. Look up the client's blood type in the chart.
  • B. Check the client's arm bracelet.
  • C. Check the blood type on the infusion bag.
  • D. Obtain an infusion bag of dextrose and water.
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Blood type verification is critical.

Before taking the newborn's vital signs, the nurse should warm his or her hands and the stethoscope to prevent heat loss resulting from which of the following?

  • A. Evaporation.
  • B. Conduction.
  • C. Radiation.
  • D. Convection.
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Cold surfaces cause conductive heat loss.

The nurse is assessing a neonate in the newborn nursery. Which of the following findings in a newborn should be reported to the neonatologist?

  • A. The eyes cross and uncross when they are open.
  • B. The ears are positioned in alignment with the inner and outer canthus of the eyes.
  • C. Axillae and femoral folds of the baby are covered with a white cheesy substance.
  • D. The nostrils flare whenever the baby inhales.
Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Nostril flaring indicates respiratory distress.