A nurse is teaching about crib safety with the parent of a newborn. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?

"I will place my baby on his stomach when he is sleeping."

"I should place my baby's crib next to the heater to keep him warm during the winter."

"I should remove extra blankets from my baby's crib."

"I should pad the mattress in my baby's crib so that he will be more comfortable when he sleeps."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A.   Placing the baby on the stomach is not recommended due to the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
B.   Placing the crib next to the heater may cause overheating, which is a risk factor for SIDS.
C. Removing extra blankets from the baby's crib is important to reduce the risk of SIDS.
D.   Padding the mattress in the baby's crib is not recommended as it can pose a suffocation risk.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. The presence of lochia rubra with small clots in the immediate postpartum period is expected. The firm and midline fundus indicates appropriate uterine contraction. Continued monitoring is appropriate.
B. Encouraging the client to empty her bladder is a valid intervention, but it is not the priority in this situation.
C. Increasing the frequency of fundal massage is unnecessary, as the fundus is already firm.
D. Notifying the provider is not necessary based on the described findings, as they are within the expected range.

A. Breasts soft and non-tender B. Urine output of 3,000 mL in 12 hr C. Fundus palpable at the umbilicus D. Heart rate 128/min

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Soft and non-tender breasts are a normal finding in the early postpartum period.
B. A urine output of 3,000 mL in 12 hours is within the normal range.
C. A fundus palpable at the umbilicus may be normal within the first few hours after childbirth.
D. A heart rate of 128/min may indicate a postpartum complication, such as hemorrhage or infection, and requires further assessment.

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Correct Answer is A

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