When assessing a mother 12 hours following the delivery of a baby, where should the nurse expect to palpate the fundus?
a. 2 cm below the umbilicus
b. At the umbilicus
c. 1 cm below the umbilicus
d. Halfway between the umbilicus and the symphysis pubis
ANS: B
Within 12 hours, the fundus rises to the level of the umbilicus. The fundus should be firm. Immediately following delivery, the fundus will be felt halfway between the umbilicus and the symphysis.
You might also like to view...
The client has a family history of breast cancer. The physician has recommended that she undergo genetic testing. What action is most important for the nurse to take before scheduling the client for the procedure?
a. Making certain the client is prepared for the risk of psychological side effects b. Obtaining informed consent from the client and placing it on the chart c. Simultaneously scheduling genetic coun-seling with an advanced practice nurse d. Carefully explaining the procedure to the client and assuring her confidentiality
On assessment, the clinic nurse notes that the child has a rash. The father says that other children at the same daycare had a similar rash 2 weeks ago
The rash can be described as a reddened macular rash that began on the face and changed to clear vesicles with extreme pruritus. Following the assessment, the nurse suspects: A) varicella. B) rubeola. C) rubella. D) human parvovirus 19.
The mechanism for submitting a presentation to a conference is simpler than for journal submission. The association sponsoring the conference ordinarily issues a Call for Abstracts in how many months before the meeting date?
A) 1 to 2 B) 3 to 5 C) 6 to 9 D) 10 to 12
A nurse appointed to provide home care to a client feels it is not safe to visit the client
on a particular day. What should the nurse do in such a situation? A) Ignore the instincts, as the client needs assistance B) Inform a physician and ask for assistance on the home visit C) Inform client and family caregivers about not visiting them D) Take assistance from a colleague when on the home visit