Cesarean birth paper - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A client who delivered by cesarean section 24 hours ago is using a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump for pain control. Her oral intake has been ice chips only since surgery. She is now complaining of nausea and bloating, and states that because she had nothing to eat, she is too weak to breastfeed her infant. Which nursing diagnosis has the highest priority? A. Altered nutrition, less than body requirements for lactation B. Alteration in comfort related to nausea and abdominal distention...

NURS 2863 maternity exam 2 A primigravida asks the nurse about signs she can look for that would indicate that the onset of labor is getting closer. The nurse should describe: A) weight gain of 1 to 3 lbs. B) quickening. C) fatigue and lethargy. D) bloody show. The nurse should tell a primigravida that the definitive sign indicating that labor has begun would be: A) progressive uterine contractions with cervical change. B) lightening. C) rupture of membranes. D) passage of the mucous pl...

HESI NGN MATERNITY OB EXAM VERSION 3 ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+ (SCORE 1292)   1. A primipara has delivered a stillborn fetus at 30-weeks’ gestation. To assess the parents in the grieving process which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement ? A. explain the possible cause of the fetal demise B. Provide an opportunity for the parents to hold their infant in privacy C. Encourage the parents to seek counseling within the next few weeks D. Assist the coupl...

HESI NGN MATERNITY OB EXAM VERSION 3 ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+ (SCORE 1292)   1. A primipara has delivered a stillborn fetus at 30-weeks’ gestation. To assess the parents in the grieving process which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement ? A. explain the possible cause of the fetal demise B. Provide an opportunity for the parents to hold their infant in privacy C. Encourage the parents to seek counseling within the next few weeks D. Assist the coupl...

HESI PN MATERNITY EXAM PACK- BEST FOR 2022 EXAM HESI PN MATERNITY EXAM PACK- BEST FOR 2022 EXAM HESI PN   1) At 14-weeks gestation, a client arrives at the Emergency Center complaining of a dull pain in the right lower quadrant of her abdomen. The LPN/LVN obtains a blood sample and initiates an IV. Thirty minutes after admission, the client reports feeling a sharp abdominal pain and a shoulder pain. Assessment findings include diaphoresis, a heart rate of 120 beats/minute, and a ...

OB Exam 2 joscircus 326 Questions with Verified Answers The charge nurse is assessing several postpartum clients. Which client has the greatest risk for postpartum hemorrhage? 1. The client who was overdue and delivered vaginally 2. The client who delivered by scheduled cesarean delivery 3. The client who had oxytocin augmentation of labor 4. The client who delivered vaginally at 36 weeks - CORRECT ANSWER Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. Uterine atony is a cause of postpartal hemorrhage. A cont...

The role of the LPN/LVN with regard to informed consent is to: A) Inform the client about the procedure and have her sign the consent form. B) Act as a client advocate and help clarify the procedure and the options. C) Call the physician to see the client D) Witness the signing of the consent form. B) Act as a client advocate and help clarify the procedure and the options. 29) With regard to systemic analgesics administered during labor, 30) With regard to spinal and epidural (block) an...

A client who delivered by cesarean section 24 hours ago is using a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump for pain control. Her oral intake has been ice chips only since surgery. She is now complaining of nausea and bloating, and states that because she had nothing to eat, she is too weak to breastfeed her infant. Which nursing diagnosis has the highest priority? A. Altered nutrition, less than body requirements for lactation B. Alteration in comfort related to nausea and abdominal distenti...

BASICS BASICS ■ Challenging, defensive, or disapproving responses ■ Direct probing and “how” and “why” questions ■ Interruptions, environmental noise, or extremes in temperature ■ Trite, common expressions (clichés) Leadership Leadership and Management Terms ■ Accountability: Answerable for actions/judgments regarding care ■ Autonomy: Nurse can make independent decision to decide/act ■ Case management: Coordination of int...

OB Exam Version A Evolve EXAM QUESTION AND ANSWERS Which behavior should the nurse anticipate for a new mother with an uncomplicated vaginal birth on the third postpartum day? A. Request help with ambulation and perineal care B. Exhibit interest in learning more about infant care C. Sleep most of the time when the baby is not present D. Be very excited and talkative about the birth experience - ANSWERS B. By the third postpartum day, the new mother should start to take hold of...