The nurse is palpating a patient’s uterus 12 hours after a vaginal delivery. For which reason does the nurse place one hand just above the symphysis pubis?

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a postpartum client who had a hemorrhage due to uterine atony. Which finding would be expected in this client?

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 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?

The nurse is palpating a patient’s uterus 12 hours after a vaginal delivery. For which reason does the nurse place one hand just above the symphysis pubis?

A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who has been diagnosed with postpartum depression (PPD).

Which of the following interventions should be included in her plan of care?

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?

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 client is concerned about the risk factors for pre-term labor.

Which of the following factors should the nurse include in the discussion?

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?