Karen, a G2, TPAL, 2002, experienced a precipitous birth 90 minutes ago. Her infant is 4200 grams and a repair of a 2nd degree laceration was needed following the birth.
As part of the nursing assessment, the nurse discovers that Karen's uterus is boggy and deviated to the right. Furthermore, it is noted that Karen's vaginal bleeding has increased. The nurse's most appropriate first action is to:
A) Assess vital signs including blood pressure and pulse
B) Massage the uterine fundus with continual lower segment support
C) Measure and document each perineal pad changed in order to assess blood loss
D) Ensure appropriate lighting for a perineal repair if it is needed
Question 2
A mother takes her 10-year-old son to the pediatrician for a sprained wrist. During the medical history, the pediatric nurse listens to a mother describe her son as busy playing basketball all day long with the other boys in the neighborhood.
The nurse knows that this child is in which stage of Freud's psychosocial development?
A) Anal Stage
B) Phallic Stage
C) Latency Stage
D) Genital Stage
Artist's conception of the birth of a star within a dense molecular cloud.
Concept of Birth by Children
An infant lying in the crib, looking at the mobiles hanging above him.
Alexandre Cabanel, The Birth of Venus.
Measuring the Weight and Length of an Infant
Perform Infant Rescue Breathing