The nurse is assessing a client at her postpartum checkup 6 weeks after a vaginal delivery. The mother is bottle feeding her baby. Which client finding indicates a problem at this time?
a. firm fundus at the symphysis
b. white, thick vaginal discharge
c. striae that are silver in color
d. soft breasts without milk
Ans: a. firm fundus at the symphysis
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a. has delusions of persecution. b. has likely been misdiagnosed with depression. c. may believe the distress is the result of a curse or spell. d. feels hopeless and helpless related to an unidentified cause.
Which type of medications must be kept in a locked, secure place with limited access, must be counted or measured at the beginning of each shift, and must have the quantity recorded on a specific form?
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