A nurse is caring for a newborn who is 72 hr old.

Physical Examination

1100:

Neonatal Abstinence Scoring System (NAS)

Excessive high-pitched cry-2 Sleeps <2 hr 2
Hyperactive Moro reflex=2 Moderate-severe tremors disturbed=2 Increased muscle tone=2
Fever <37.2 to 38.2° C (99 to 100.8° F)=1

Excessive sucking=1 Frequent sneezing=1

Frequent yawning-1 Loose stools=2 Poor feeding=2
Respiratory rate > 60/min=1 Mottling-1
NAS score 20

The nurse is planning to contact the provider regarding the newborn's status. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse anticipate? Select the 3 interventions the nurse should anticipate.

A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who is 3 weeks postpartum following the birth of a healthy newborn. The client reports feeling "down" and sad, having no energy, and wanting to cry. Which of the following is a priority action by the nurse?

A nurse is caring for a client who is a primigravida, at term, and having contractions but is stating that she is "not really sure if she is in labor or not." Which of the following should the nurse recognize as a sign of true labor?

A nurse is preparing to assess a newborn who is postmature. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is caring for a postpartum client.

Click to highlight the client statements that indicate an understanding of the discharge teaching.

"Because of my baby's weight loss, I need to supplement with formula after breastfeeding."

"I should make sure that my baby feeds 8 to 12 times per day."

"I should cover my sore nipples with plastic-lined breast pads after every feeding."

"My baby's stools should turn to a yellow color within the next day or two.

I can increase my milk supply by drinking more water.

I should expect my breasts to become harder, warmer, and more tender when my milk comes in."

A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 hr postpartum following a vaginal birth. Which of the following findings indicates the client's bladder is distended?

A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 hr postpartum following a vaginal birth. Which of the following findings indicates the client's bladder is distended?

A nurse is caring for a client who is considering several methods of contraception. Which of the following methods of contraception should the nurse identify as being most reliable?

1. 16. A nurse is caring for a newborn who is 4 hr old.

   Nurses' Notes

   Large ecchymotic caput succedaneum noted on occiput with molding of the skull. Anterior fontanel level and soft.
   Newborn's respirations are shallow and irregular.

   Newborn's skin color is consistent with their genetic background. Acrocyanosis noted. The newborn is active and moves all extremities except for left arm. Left arm remains at side during Moro reflex. Bilateral gluteal folds equal. Base of spine closed.
   Breastfed vigorously for 30 min.

   Drag 1 condition and 1 client finding to fill in each blank in the following sentence.
   
   The newborn most likely has as evidenced by Condition a clavicle fracture neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) a subgaleal hemorrhage a congenital cardiac defect

A nurse is caring for a client who gave birth 2 hr ago. The nurse notes that the client's blood pressure is 60/50 mm Hg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse receives a mother and baby in postpartum. The baby is approximately 2 hours old. During the assessment of the baby the nurse recognizes the following symptoms of transient tachypnea of the newborn except for-