A nurse is caring for a client who is 7 days postpartum and calls the clinic to report pain and redness of her left calf. Besides seeing her provider, which of the following interventions should the nurse suggest?

Apply cold compresses.

Massage the area.

Elevate her leg.

Flex her knee while resting.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A.   Applying cold compresses is not indicated for pain and redness of the calf, which may
indicate deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Cold therapy is not recommended as it can worsen the condition.
B.   Massaging the area is contraindicated in suspected DVT as it can dislodge a clot and lead to complications such as pulmonary embolism.
C.   Elevating her leg helps to reduce swelling and improve venous return, which can alleviate symptoms of DVT and prevent further complications.
D.   Flexing her knee while resting is not specifically indicated for the management of suspected DVT and may not address the underlying cause of pain and redness in the calf.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Rh (D) immunoglobulin, commonly known as Rhogam, is given to Rh-negative mothers to prevent the formation of Rh antibodies if the baby is Rh positive. This prevents Rh sensitization in future pregnancies, which could lead to hemolytic disease of the newborn.

B. Rh (D) immunoglobulin does not destroy Rh antibodies in Rh-negative mothers but rather prevents their formation.

C. Rh (D) immunoglobulin does not prevent the formation of Rh antibodies in Rh-positive

newborns but rather prevents the mother's immune system from producing antibodies against Rh-positive blood cells.

D. Rh (D) immunoglobulin does not destroy Rh antibodies in Rh-positive newborns. It is administered to Rh-negative mothers to prevent antibody formation.

A. A client who experienced a cesarean birth 4 hr ago and reports pain B. A client who has preeclampsia with a BP of 138/90 mm Hg C. A client who is scheduled for discharge following a laparoscopic tubal ligation D. A client who experienced a vaginal birth 24 hr ago and reports no bleeding

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Pain following a cesarean birth is important to address, but it may not indicate an urgent need for assessment compared to other potential complications.
B. A client with preeclampsia requires close monitoring of blood pressure to prevent

complications such as eclampsia, which can lead to seizures and other serious consequences. An elevated blood pressure reading warrants immediate attention.
C. A client scheduled for discharge following a laparoscopic tubal ligation is stable and can likely wait for assessment until after higher-priority clients have been seen.
D. While it's important to monitor for bleeding after a vaginal birth, the absence of bleeding reported by a client 24 hours postpartum may not indicate an immediate need for assessment compared to the potential urgency of managing preeclampsia.

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