A nurse is reviewing orders and notices that a 4-hr postpartum client has orders for ice packs and PO ibuprofen. Which of the following conditions is most likely the reason for these orders?
A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who delivered a baby one day ago. The mother says to the nurse, “My feet were so swollen while I was pregnant. I thought it would go away when I had the baby, but it didn’t! When will this go away?” Which response from the nurse is accurate?
A 25-year-old client who delivered a baby 4 weeks ago is suffering from postpartum depression. Based on the nurse’s understanding of this condition, the nurse knows that the risk factor most commonly associated with postpartum depression is which of the following?
A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who had a c-section 6 hours ago and has been given ketorolac IV for her 5/10 pain. A pain reassessment 30 minutes after administration reveals a pain of 6/10. What is the best action by the nurse?
A nurse is educating a postpartum client on steps to take after being diagnosed with mastitis. Which of the following should be included in the teaching? Select all that apply.
The nurse is discharging a postpartum client and newborn baby. During the pregnancy and delivery, the client developed hemorrhoids. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the need for further teaching?
A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who has severe hemorrhoids that developed during pregnancy. What should the nurse advise the client to do to best manage her discomfort?
A nurse is caring for clients on a postpartum unit. The nurse knows that which of the following clients are at risk for stronger after pains? Select all that apply.
A 46-year-old female client is in the healthcare clinic and complains of stress incontinence. The client has five children and says that she has had difficulties controlling voiding since giving birth to her last child. In addition to multiparity, which of the following describe other causes of stress incontinence? Select all that apply.
A nurse receives a call from the partner of a woman who delivered a baby 2 weeks ago, expressing concern that she is crying easily and withdrawn from caring for her infant. The nurse knows the care plan will likely be based on which diagnosis?
