A nurse is caring for a newborn.

Vital Signs.

0640:. Temperature 36.7°C (98.1° F) axillary.

Heart rate 154/min.

Respiratory rate 68/min.

BP 72/48 mm Hg. 0650:. Heart rate 156/min.

Respiratory rate 72/min.

0700:. Temperature 37° C (98.6° F) axillary.

Heart rate 156/min.

Respiratory rate 76/min.

Admission Assessment.

0630:. Newborn delivered via cesarean birth under spinal anesthesia at. 0630.

Amniotic fluid clear.

0631:. 1-min Apgar score 7. 0636:. 5-min Apgar score 9. Newborn transferred to nursery.

Nurses' Notes.

0640:. Weight 4200 gm (9 Ib 4 oz), head circumference 35.5 cm (14 in). Respiratory rate 68/min, with mild grunting.

0650:. Respiratory rate 72/min, with mild grunting.

0700:. Respiratory rate 76/min, with moderate grunting and mild.

intercostal retractions.

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sentence.

The client is at risk for developing Target 1 and Target 2.

Choice A rationale:

Placing the client's hands in warm water is a method to stimulate urination and is appropriate for clients experiencing difficulty voiding.

Choice B rationale:

Performing a fundal massage is incorrect choice in this scenario.

Choice C rationale:

Administering a benzodiazepine is not appropriate for this situation. Benzodiazepines are a class of medications primarily used for anxiety, insomnia, and seizures. There is no indication for the use of benzodiazepines in this case, as the client's inability to urinate is likely related to a physiological issue postpartum, not anxiety or seizures.

Choice D rationale:

Placing an ice pack on the client's perineum is not the correct intervention for this situation. Ice packs on the perineum are typically used to reduce swelling and relieve pain after childbirth. However, the client's inability to urinate suggests a potential issue within the urinary system, and a fundal massage to promote uterine contractions would be more appropriate.

Choice A rationale:

(Correct Choice) Checking the expiration date on the safety inspection sticker of the pump is essential to ensure the equipment is functioning properly and safely. Using expired equipment can compromise the client's safety and the effectiveness of the treatment.

Choice B rationale:

Verifying that the extension cord for the pump is ungrounded is important for electrical safety. However, it is not the nurse's responsibility to do this. This action should be performed by a qualified electrician or facility maintenance personnel.

Choice C rationale:

Reporting the pump with a frayed cord is essential. However, it is not safe to proceed with the infusion in this situation. Using damaged equipment can lead to electrical hazards and compromise the client's safety.

Choice D rationale:

Obtaining a surge protector is important for protecting the pump and other electrical appliances from power surges. While this is a good practice, it is not the first action the nurse should take when preparing to initiate intravenous fluids.