A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and finds the fundus slightly boggy and displaced to the right. Based on these findings, which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Encourage the client to perform Kegel exercises.

Encourage the client to move to the left lateral position.

Ask the client to rate her pain.

Encourage the client to empty bladder by voiding

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A.   Kegel exercises are not indicated for addressing a boggy uterus; emptying the bladder is a more appropriate intervention.
B.   Moving to the left lateral position may help, but the primary concern is a full bladder contributing to uterine displacement.
C. Pain assessment is important but does not directly address the issue of a boggy uterus and displacement.
D.   Encouraging the client to empty the bladder by voiding is essential, as a full bladder can displace the uterus and contribute to uterine atony.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Allowing the newborn to continue crying without attempting to soothe the baby is not an appropriate strategy for responsive parenting.
B. Keeping the newborn in the center of a large crib without attending to the baby's needs is not responsive caregiving.
C. Carrying the newborn every time he/she cries may not be practical or necessary, and it's important to encourage safe sleep practices.
D. Swaddling the newborn in a receiving blanket can provide comfort and a sense of security, promoting sleep and reducing crying.

A. "You should place your nipple and some of the areola into his/her mouth." B. "Babies know instinctively how much of the nipple to take into their mouth." C. "Try to place the part of the nipple and the areola under the tongue in the infant's mouth." D. "Your baby's mouth is rather small so she will only take part of the nipple."

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Proper latch involves placing both the nipple and a portion of the areola into the baby's mouth.
B. While babies have instincts, guidance on proper latch is essential for successful breastfeeding.
C. Placing the nipple and areola under the tongue is not accurate guidance for breastfeeding.
D. Limiting the latch to part of the nipple may lead to ineffective breastfeeding.

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