The postpartum unit nurse is caring for a client who delivered a ...

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The postpartum unit nurse is caring for a client who delivered a term stillborn infant yesterday.
 
  The mother is heard screaming at the nutrition services worker, This food is horrible You people are incompetent and can't cook a simple edible meal The nurse understands this as which of the following? 1. An indication the mother is in the anger phase of grief.
  2. An abnormal response to the loss of the child.
  3. Reactive stress management techniques in use.
  4. Denial of the death of the child she delivered yesterday.

Question 2

It is one week before a pregnant client's due date. The nurse notes on the chart that the client's pulse rate was 74-80 before pregnancy. Today, the client's pulse rate at rest is 90 . The nurse should take which of the following actions?
 
  A. Chart the findings.
   B. Notify the physician of tachycardia.
   C. Repeat the assessment in 60 minutes.
   D. Prepare the client for transport to the hospital.

[spencer.martell]

Answer to Question 1

1
Explanation: 1. Anger, resulting from feelings of loss, loneliness, and, perhaps, guilt, is a common reaction. Anger may be projected at significant others and/or healthcare team members.

Answer to Question 2

A

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