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. The fundus palpable to the right of midline suggests that the bladder is distended and pushing the uterus to the right, displacing it from its expected midline position.
B. Less than 2.5 cm of rubra lochia on the perineal pad is a normal amount of lochia for 2 hours postpartum and does not necessarily indicate bladder distention.
C. Client report of frequent uterine contractions may indicate uterine involution but does not directly assess bladder distention.
D. Client report of increased thirst may indicate dehydration but does not directly assess bladder distention.

A. "I will place my baby on his stomach when he is sleeping." B. "I should place my baby's crib next to the heater to keep him warm during the winter." C. "I should remove extra blankets from my baby's crib." D. "I should pad the mattress in my baby's crib so that he will be more comfortable when he sleeps."

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Placing the baby on his stomach increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and is not recommended.
B. Placing the crib next to the heater can increase the risk of overheating and is not safe.
C. Removing extra blankets from the baby's crib reduces the risk of suffocation and entanglement, promoting a safe sleep environment.
D. Padding the mattress in the baby's crib can increase the risk of suffocation and is not recommended.

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