Afterpains Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

  1. A charge nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about fetal monitoring. the newly licensed nurse should identify that which of the following images indicates prolonged decelerations? A nurse is assessing a client who is at 32 weeks of gestation and is receiving magnesium sulfate via continuous iv infusion. which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? a) Absent deep -tendon reflexes b) BP 150/100 mm Hg c) Urinary output 35 mL/hr d) Decrease in fr...

1. Which nursing intervention is most helpful in relieving postpartum uterine contractions or "afterpains?" a. Lying prone with a pillow on the abdomen b. Using a breast pump c. Massaging the abdomen d. Giving oxytocic medications ANS a. Lying prone with a pillow on the abdomen Lying prone (A) keeps the fundus contracted and is especially useful with multiparas, who commonly experience afterpains due to lack of uterine tone. 2. A multigravida client arrives at the labor and delivery uni...

When is the postpartum rapid assessment tool performed? - 24 hours after birth After birth, when might maternal decreased RR occur? - extremely high spinal block or epidural C-section After birth, what does elevated BP indicated? low BP? - elevated BP= anxiety, preeclampsia, essential hypertension, renal disease low BP= hemorrhage What does a boggy uterus indicate? - full bladder, uterine bleeding What should lochia indicate after birth? - Lochia rubra 1-2 inch stain on pad, may co...

RN HESI MATERNITY TESTBANK WITH RATIONALE When is the best time for the couple to attend these classes? 30 weeks gestation RATIONALE at 30 weeks gestation is closest (of the options) to the time parents would be ready for such classes. Learning is facilitated by an interested pupil! The couple is most interested in childbirth toward the end of the pregnancy when they are psychologically ready for the termination of the pregnancy, and the birth of their child is an immediate concern. The ...

NARM CIB Exam Questions with All Correct Answers What are the two most serious emergencies in midwifery care - Answer-post partum hemorrhage and fetal distress Beneficial herbs for pregnancy - Answer-Nettle leaf Red raspberry leaf Dandelion leaf Red clover leaf What nutrients does nettle leaf provide - Answer-Rich in vitamin A, C, D and K Potassium Calcium Phosphorus Iron Sulfur What does nettle leaf help with in pregnancy - Answer-Supports the kidneys hat Eases afterpains N...

NU321 EXAM 3 WITH CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | 2024 Fourth stage of labor Ans, 4 to 6 hours following delivery; necessary to frequently take vitals and to perform fundal exams Involution Ans, return of the uterus to a nonpregnant state after birth Two pounds Ans, weight of uterus immediately after delivery One pound Ans, weight of uterus one week following delivery Two ounces Ans, weight of uterus six weeks following delivery Oxytocin Ans, hormone released by the posterio...

OB Exam 2 Practice Questions (2023/2024) Graded A+ 1. A woman gave birth to an infant boy 10 hours ago. Where does the nurse expect to locate this womans fundus? a.1 centimeter above the umbilicus b.2 centimeters below the umbilicus c.Midway between the umbilicus and the symphysis pubis d.Nonpalpable abdominally a. 1 cm above the umbilicus 2. What are the most common causes for subinvolution of the uterus? a. Postpartum hemorrhage and infection b. Multiple gestation and postpartum hemorr...

HESI OBSTETRICS/MATERNITY PRACTICE EXAMWhich nursing intervention is most helpful in relieving postpartum uterine contractions or "after pains?" a. Lying prone with a pillow on the abdomen b. Using a breast pump c. Massaging the abdomen d. Giving oxytocic medications - correct answer a. Lying prone with a pillow on the abdomen Lying prone (A) keeps the fundus contracted and is especially useful with multiparas, who commonly experience afterpains due to lack of uterine tone. A multig...

Which nursing intervention is most helpful in relieving postpartum uterine contractions or "afterpains?" a. Lying prone with a pillow on the abdomen b. Using a breast pump c. Massaging the abdomen d. Giving oxytocic medications - a. Lying prone with a pillow on the abdomen Lying prone (A) keeps the fundus contracted and is especially useful with multiparas, who commonly experience afterpains due to lack of uterine tone. A multigravida client arrives at the labor and delivery unit and te...

breastfeeding benefits for mother - increased bonding and relaxation, saves money, more convenient, quicker recovery postpregnancy, reduces chances of breast, ovarian, and endometrial cancer, reducese risk of obesity and hypertension breastfeeding benefits for baby - strengthens immune system, protects from infection, decreases allergies, easily digestible, protects against obesity, helps with long term brain development, adapts to baby's needs breastfeeding latch - nipple to nose, wait f...