Author Question: The nurse is helping a woman ambulate who is 12 hours post-delivery by cesarean birth. The patient ... (Read 59 times)

beccaep · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nurse is helping a woman ambulate who is 12 hours post-delivery by cesarean birth. The patient seems reluctant to walk and wants to stay in bed. The nurse informs the woman that early and frequent ambulation is necessary to:

a. Reduce the risk of thromboembolism.
b. Decrease muscle weakness.
c. Increase appetite.
d. Reduce the risk of mastitis.

Question 2

A postpartum mother expresses concern about how her 4-year-old will react to the new baby. The nurse should tell the mother that:

a. Four-year-old children are very generous and will want to share with the baby.
b. Jealousy and regression are common among young children when a new baby comes home.
c. It would be a good idea to send the 4-year-old to stay with grandparents for a few weeks until the new baby is settled at home.
d. She should immediately establish firm rules of behavior so the 4-year-old will not use attention-getting behaviors.

frogdreck123456 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Early and frequent ambulation is essential to reduce the risk of thromboembolism, one of the leading causes of maternal death.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
A new baby is very threatening to small children, who are afraid parents will love the baby more than them. They are often jealous of the attention given to the newborn. Regression is a common response to anxiety.