The nurse is caring for a client who delivered yesterday. The nurse understands that the best method to assess the healing of the uterus at the placental site is by assessing:
A. Hemoglobin and hematocrit lab values.
B. Blood pressure and pulse rate.
C. Presence or absence of orthostatic hypotension.
D. Type, amount, and consistency of lochia.
Question 2
The nurse is caring for a newborn with jaundice. The parents question why the newborn is not under the phototherapy lights. The nurse explains that the fiber optic blanket is beneficial because: (Select all that apply.)
A. The lights can be turned off intermittently.
B. The eyes do not need to be covered.
C. The lights will need to be removed for feedings.
D. Newborns do not get overheated.
E. Weight loss is not a complication of this system.
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A breech birth. This image illustrates a newborn that has been delivered buttocks first.
Client on IV patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).
Nurse collaboration
Measuring Systolic Blood Pressure Using the Palpatory Method
Offset Method Plot of Land with Measurements