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A nurse is observing a client’s mother-infant bonding process. Which observations indicate the potential of a maladaptive/dysfunctional interaction (choose all that apply)?

Which of the following newborns should be of most concern to the nurse?

A 17 year-old female has just given birth to her first baby vaginally. She tells the nurse that she is scared and doesn’t know how to care for an infant. Which action by the nurse would be most beneficial to her?

One day after giving birth, a client asks the nurse when the red stretch marks on her abdomen and breasts will disappear. Which of the following would be the nurse’s best response?

Which of the following are non pharmaceutical forms of pain relief a nurse might use when working with a newborn (choose all that apply)?

A woman gave birth vaginally to a 9 pound, 12 ounce girl yesterday.  Her healthcare provider has written orders for perineal ice packs, use of whirlpool three times a day, and a stool softener. Choose the answer below that best describes why these orders would be written?

Following a delivery, the nurse’s assessment reveals a soft, boggy uterus located above the level of the umbilicus (2/U).  Which of the following would the nurse do first?

The nurse is assessing the fundus of a postpartum client that delivered 10 hours ago. Where should the nurse expect to find the fundus?

The acronym “REEDA” if often used by nurses to assess an episiotomy, perineal or cesarean section incision.  What does “REEDA” stand for? R_________ E_________ E_________ D_________ A_________

A first time mom tells the nurse, “My afterpains get worse when I am breastfeeding.” Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing response to the mother’s statement?