What is the most common cause of subinvolution?

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 assessing a postpartum client who delivered her second baby 3 days ago.

The client says, “I feel sad that my older child will not get as much attention from me as before.” The nurse recognizes that the client is in which phase of maternal role attainment?

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?

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 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?

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

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