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HESI RN EXIT CASE STUDY: POSTPARTUM COMPLETE WITH 2024 NGN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED / A+ GRADE

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HESI RN EXIT CASE STUDY: POSTPARTUM COMPLETE WITH 2024 NGN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED / A+ GRADE Prior to discontinuing the IV oxytocin (Pitocin), which assessment is most important for the nurse to obtain? C) Uterine firmness. Hormone used to stimulate uterine contractions and prevent hem...

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HESI RN EXIT CASE STUDY: POSTPARTUM COMPLETE WITH 2024 NGN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED / A+ GRADE
Prior to discontinuing the IV oxytocin (Pitocin), which assessment is most important for the nurse to obtain?
C) Uterine firmness.
Hormone used to stimulate uterine contractions and prevent hemorrhage from the placental site.
Mari has minimal sensation in her lower extremities, die to the effects of the epidural anesthesia. What is the priority nursing diagnosis for Mari, who is experiencing residual effects of epidural anesthesia?
A) Risk for injury.
Causes temporary loss of voluntary movement and muscle strength in the lower extremities. Serious injury could be incurred if Mari attempts to get out of bed on her own because her legs will be unable to sustain her weight.
What is the priority nursing actions to address Mari's needs related to the repair of her 4th degree perineal laceration?
C) Apply perineal ice packs consistently for the first 24 to 48 hours.
Cause local vasoconstriction, resulting in decreased swelling and tissue congestion, preventing a hematoma, as well as prmoting comfort. Application of ice packs is the priority nursing action for the first 24 to 48 hours, which is the period that the tissue is most vulnerable to swelling resulting from the trauma. A hematoma formation could contribute to hypovolemia and needs to be prevented.
The nurse performs the first assessment upon arrival to the postpartum unit. Where would the nurse expect to palpate the fundus?
D) 1 cm above the umbilicus.
For the first 12 hours, the fundus should be 1 to 2 cm above the umbilicus.
Which action is most important for the nurse to implement immediately?
A) Massage the fundus.
Since a boggy fundus is the ost likely reason for this client's hemorrhaging, massaging the fundus is the most important intervention. The nurse should also call for assistance die to the amount of blood that has pooled unde the client.
What is the best method for the nurse to use to obtain immediate assistance?
C) Activate the priority call light from the bedside.
The priority call light signals to the entire nursing unit that a client is in crisis. All personnel available will respond to the distress signal.
The nurse has requested assistance and personnel are on their way. While waiting for help to arrive, what is the next priority action?
C) Assess for bladder distention.

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