Author Question: When assessing a mother 12 hours following the delivery of a baby, where should the nurse expect to ... (Read 20 times)

BRWH · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

When assessing a mother 12 hours following the delivery of a baby, where should the nurse expect to palpate the fundus?

a. 2 cm below the umbilicus
b. At the umbilicus
c. 1 cm below the umbilicus
d. Halfway between the umbilicus and the symphysis pubis

Question 2

The nurse is aware that visual acuity evaluation in a child is best assessed after the age of _____ years.

ANS:

abctaiwan · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Within 12 hours, the fundus rises to the level of the umbilicus. The fundus should be firm. Immediately following delivery, the fundus will be felt halfway between the umbilicus and the symphysis.

Answer to Question 2

6
six

A child's refraction does not reach 20/20 until about the age of 6.