The client has experienced a postpartum hemorrhage at six hours postpartum. After controlling the hemorrhage, the client's partner asks what would cause a hemorrhage. How should the nurse respond?
A. "Sometimes the uterus relaxes and excessive bleeding occurs."
B. "The blood collected in the vagina, and poured out when your partner stood up."
C. "Bottle feeding prevents the uterus from getting enough stimulation to contract."
D. "The placenta had embedded into the uterine tissue abnormally."
A
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He is showing increasing resistance to treatment measures, such as attending group sessions, but is refusing to acknowledge that he has an addiction or that he needs treatment. Which behavior is the client demonstrating? a. Transference b. Primary resistance c. Secondary resistance d. Tertiary resistance
When an older adult lives with family members, which of the following principles would not be appropriate for the nurse to apply in assisting the family to promote quality of life for their older loved one?
a. help them recognize their own needs and limitations b. provide referrals to community resources c. recommend nursing home placement immediately to avoid stress d. respect all family caregivers as an important part of the team
The nurse visits the foster home of a newborn with failure to thrive syndrome. Which observation indicates a successful outcome for this child's care?
A) Birth mother has stopped visiting the child. B) Birth father comes by the home to bring toys. C) Child eagerly takes a bottle and is gaining weight. D) Child is crying and has bruises over the lower legs.
A patient who is a 2-1-0-0-1 at 34 weeks' gestation is interested in a vaginal birth after cesarean section (VBAC) and asks the nurse about this possibility
Which reason for her primary cesarean section would indicate to the nurse that the patient should be discouraged from pursuing this option? a. Transverse lie b. Prolapsed cord c. Placenta previa d. Cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD)