Author Question: The nurse is caring for a woman during the first hour after delivery. It is most critical to assess ... (Read 65 times)

kamilo84 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nurse is caring for a woman during the first hour after delivery. It is most critical to assess her:

a. Respirations and temperature
b. Vaginal bleeding and uterine firmness
c. Bowel sounds and lung sounds
d. Knowledge of breastfeeding and infant care

Question 2

What is a normal physiologic change during labor?

a. White blood cell count increases.
b. There is an increase in muscle size caused by exertion.
c. Gastrointestinal motility is increased.
d. Estrogen decreases and progesterone increases.

pallen55 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
In the early part of the fourth stage of labor, the uterus must remain contracted to compress the open blood vessels and prevent excessive bleeding. Assessment of bleeding and uterine firmness is critical to detect hemorrhage.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
During labor, gastrointestinal motility slows, white blood cells increase, muscle tissue breaks down, estrogen increases, and progesterone decreases.