Author Question: The nurse is caring for a woman in labor who is obese. The client's labor is not progressing as ... (Read 72 times)

nevelica · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse is caring for a woman in labor who is obese. The client's labor is not progressing as expected, and there is concern that the uterus is not contracting strongly. The physician wants to monitor strength of contractions and fetal status.

The nurse would prepare for what type of monitoring? A) intrauterine catheter B) fetal scalp monitor C) intrauterine catheter and fetal scalp monitor D) electronic fetal monitoring

Question 2

The nurse providing postpartum teaching includes what priority teaching point?

A) Breastfeeding might increase afterpains. B) Lochia flow should remain red and heavy for about 24 hours, and then will become pink and much lighter. C) Most women will resume menstrual periods within two months after delivery. D) As the milk supply is established, breastfeeding clients might notice the breasts becoming hard and lumpy.