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beccaep · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse is teaching a prenatal class about postpartum changes.

The nurse explains that factors that might interfere with uterine involution include which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Prolonged labor
2. Difficult birth
3. Full bladder
4. Breastfeeding
5. Infection

Question 2

The 22-year-old client is scheduled for her first gynecologic examination. What can the nurse do to make the client more comfortable during this exam? (Select all that apply.)

A. Have a female physician perform the exam
B. Show the client what the speculum looks like
C. Reduce her fear by not telling the client what the exam involves
D. Ask the client why she has delayed her first Pap this long
E. Provide a mirror for the client

Eazy416 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3, 5
Explanation: 1. During prolonged labor, the muscles relax because of prolonged time of contraction during labor.
2. During a difficult birth, the uterus is manipulated excessively, causing fatigue.
3. As the uterus is pushed up and usually to the right, pressure on a full bladder interferes with effective uterine contraction.
5. Inflammation and infection interfere with uterine muscle's ability to contract effectively.

Answer to Question 2

E