Because a full bladder prevents the uterus from contracting normally, nurses intervene to help the woman empty her bladder spontaneously as soon as possible. If all else fails, the last thing the nurse might try is:

A woman gave birth to an infant boy 6 hours ago. Where would the nurse expect to locate this woman's fundus?

Two days ago a woman gave birth to a full-term infant. Last night she awakened several times to urinate and noted that her gown and bedding were wet from profuse diaphoresis. One mechanism for the diaphoresis and diuresis that this woman is experiencing during the early postpartum period is:

The nurse is teaching the postpartum mother who is ready for discharge.

One of the first symptoms of puerperal infection to assess for in the postpartum woman is:

The perinatal nurse assisting with establishing lactation is aware that acute mastitis can be minimized by:

The first and most important nursing intervention when a nurse observes profuse postpartum bleeding is to:

Medications used to manage postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) include (Choose all that apply):

If a woman is at risk for thrombus and is not ready to ambulate, nurses might intervene by doing all of these interventions except:

Which of the following could increase a woman's risk for postpartum hemorrhage?

A new mother calls the nurse into the room to tell her she gets abdominal cramps every time the baby breastfeeds. Which of the following is the correct explanation for this?

The nurse enters the patient's room and notices the new mother quietly weeping as she packs up to take her newborn home. After talking with the patient, the nurse notes that the following factors increase this patient's risk for postpartum depression:

The nurse notes a hemorrhoid when performing a postpartum physical exam. She instructs the patient to do all of the following to encourage healing, except:

The nurse is reviewing care of an episiotomy repair in preparation for her patient's discharge home. The nurse instructs the patient to call her physician if she notices:

Which of the following statements about "baby blues" does the nurse understand to be correct?

The nurse is caring for 4 patients on the postpartum unit. Which of her patients is at greatest risk for the development of thromboembolic disease?

At 3 weeks postpartum, a patient calls the nurse on the triage line at the OB clinic. The patient states that she is now experiencing a whitish vaginal discharge. The nurse correctly explains to the patient:

Which of the following postpartum patients would the nurse expect to resume her menses first?

The nurse recognizes that the best time to discuss potential contraception options with the postpartum patient is:

A patient with a history of chronic hypertension begins to hemorrhage following a precipitous vaginal delivery. The nurse knows that all of the following medications can be administered to this patient, EXCEPT:

The nurse expects which of the following to be included in the active management of the third stage of labor? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.

To reduce swelling and discomfort in the perineal area following a vaginal delivery, the nurse applies which of the following to the patient’s perineum in the first 24 hours postpartum?

The nurse notices that her postpartum patient has soaked through a large pad in 30 minutes. The nurse assesses the client’s fundus and finds it firm, midline, and at the appropriate height. The nurse should next:

A client who has experienced a significant postpartum hemorrhage following a vaginal delivery should be instructed to rest and increase her intake of: