During the first several postpartum weeks, the new mother must ...

[james9437]

During the first several postpartum weeks, the new mother must accomplish certain physical and developmental tasks, including 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. Establish a therapeutic relationship with her physician
  2. Adapt to altered lifestyles and family structure resulting from the addition of a new member
  3. Restore her intellectual abilities
  4. Restore physical condition
  5. Develop competence in caring for and meeting the needs of her infant

Question 2

The postpartum client is about to go home. The nurse includes which subject in the teaching plan?
 
  1. Replacement of fluids
  2. Striae
  3. Diastasis of the recti muscles
  4. REEDA scale

[Swizqar]

Answer to Question 1

2, 4, 5
Explanation: 2. During the first several postpartum weeks, the new mother must adapt to altered lifestyles and family structure resulting from the addition of a new member.
4. During the first several postpartum weeks, the new mother must restore her physical condition.
5. During the first several postpartum weeks, the new mother must develop competence in caring for and meeting the needs of her infant.

Answer to Question 2

3
Explanation: 3. Diastasis recti abdominis can be improved with exercise and abdominal muscle tone can improve significantly best taught when the mother is receptive to instruction during the postpartum assessment.

[james9437]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[rleezy04]

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