Ms. P has delivered her first baby 30 minutes ago and the placenta delivered 15 minutes ago. She is attempting to breastfeed her newborn daughter for the first time. Which action by the nurse would NOT be appropriate?
a. The nurse is checking the BP every 15 minutes
b. The nurse is massaging the fundus vigorously
c. The nurse is auscultating the infant's heart and lungs while on the mother's chest
d. The nurse is leaving the patient unattended for 30 minutes to bond with her newborn
ANS: d
During the fourth stage of labor the mothers should not be left unattended as maternal bleeding needs to be closely monitored.
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