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Maternity ch 9 questions with answers.The nurse is assessing a newborn. What sign of hypoglycemia does the nurse record? ANS - High
pitched cry
What would the nurse expect to find when assessing the fundus of the uterus immediately after
delivery? ANS - Well contracted w/it's upper border at or just below the umbilicus
What statement made by a new mother indicates she needs additional information about
breastfeeding? ANS - If the baby gets fussy between feedings I give her a bottle of water
After delivery, the nurse's assessment reveals a soft, boggy uterus located above the level of the
umbilicus. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention? ANS - Massage the fundus
What type of lochia will the nurse assess initially after delivery? ANS - Rubra
A woman will be discharged 48 hours after a vaginal delivery. When planning discharge teaching, the
nurse would include what information about lochia? ANS - A change in lochia from pink to bright red
should be reported
What instruction should the nurse teach the postpartum woman about perineal self-care? ANS -
Cleanse w/ warm water in a squeeze bottle from front to back
A postpartum woman is not immune to rubella. What will the nurse expect? ANS - The rubella virus
vaccine should be administered before discharge
Which statement indicates the new mother is breastfeeding correctly? ANS - I will alternate breast
while feeding the baby
The nurse is counseling a lactating mother about diet. What would the nurse include with this
information? ANS - Consume 500 more calories than her usual prepregnancy diet
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