A nurse is planning care for a client who has postpartum psychosis and is experiencing hallucinations.

Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?

A nurse is reviewing the medical records of four clients who are pregnant and planning to have a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC).

Which of the following clients has the highest risk of uterine rupture during labor?

A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who has decided not to breastfeed her infant and has chosen formula feeding instead.

The nurse should instruct the client that:

A nurse is caring for a client who is in the informal stage of maternal role attainment.

Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of this stage?

A nurse is assessing a woman who gave birth four days ago. The nurse notes that the woman has a positive mood, expresses confidence in her ability to care for her infant, and reports adequate support from her partner and family. The nurse identifies these findings as indicators of:

A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who had a difficult labor and delivery. The client expresses frustration and disappointment with her birth experience. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

The nurse is providing postpartum care to a patient 24 hours after a vaginal delivery. Which action does the nurse perform prior to assessing the patient’s uterus?

A nurse is assessing a postpartum client who received Rho (D) immune globulin (RhoGAM) before discharge.

Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a postpartum client who had a vaginal delivery with an episiotomy.

The client asks, “How can I take care of myself at home?” Which of the following responses should the nurse give?

What is the most common cause of subinvolution?

A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who had a vaginal delivery with an episiotomy.

Which action would help prevent infection of the perineal area?