A client who is 7 days postpartum calls the provider's office and reports pain, swelling, and redness of her left calf. Besides the client seeing the provider, which of the following interventions should the nurse suggest?

Massage the area.

Apply cold compresses

Flex the knee while resting

Elevate the leg

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

Choice A rationale:
Massaging the area is not recommended because the client's symptoms could indicate a possible deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and massaging could dislodge a clot and cause harm.
Choice B rationale:
Applying cold compresses is not recommended if DVT is suspected, as it could potentially worsen the condition.
Choice C rationale:
Flexing the knee while resting is not recommended if DVT is suspected, as it could potentially worsen the condition and increase the risk of a clot traveling to the lungs (pulmonary embolism).
Choice D rationale:
Elevating the leg can help reduce swelling and improve blood flow. However, the client should still see the provider for further evaluation of possible DVT.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A rationale: Kernicterus is a severe form of jaundice that can result from untreated hyperbilirubinemia in a newborn. The indirect Coombs test does not assess the risk of kernicterus specifically.
Choice B rationale: The indirect Coombs test detects Rh-negative antibodies in the mother's blood, not Rh-positive antibodies.
Choice C rationale: The indirect Coombs test, also known as the indirect antiglobulin test (IAT), is performed on a pregnant woman to detect the presence of Rh-negative antibodies in her blood. If the mother is Rh-negative and has been sensitized to Rh-positive blood, these antibodies can cross the placenta and attack the red blood cells of an Rh-positive fetus, potentially causing hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) or erythroblastosis fetalis.
Choice D rationale: The direct Coombs test (direct antiglobulin test) is used to detect the presence of maternal antibodies that have already been attached to the newborn's red blood cells. The indirect Coombs test is used to identify the presence of these antibodies in the mother's blood before they have attached to the newborn's red blood cells.

A. Maternal cigarette smoking B. Maternal battering C. Maternal cocaine use D. Maternal hypertension

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A rationale: While smoking during pregnancy can have adverse effects on both the mother and the baby, it is not the most common risk factor for placental abruption.
Choice B rationale: Maternal battering, or experiencing domestic violence, can have serious consequences for the pregnant woman and her unborn baby, but it is not the most common risk factor for placental abruption.
Choice C rationale: Maternal cocaine use during pregnancy can lead to various complications, but it is not the most common risk factor for placental abruption.
Choice D rationale: Maternal hypertension is the most common risk factor for placental abruption. Placental abruption is a serious condition where the placenta separates from the uterine wall before delivery, leading to potential complications for both the mother and the baby. Hypertension can cause changes in blood vessels that increase the risk of placental abruption.

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