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Marty

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The homecare nurse is seeing a client at 6 weeks postpartum. Which statement by the client indicates the need for immediate intervention?
 
  1. The baby sleeps 7 hours each night now.
  2. My flow is red, and I need to wear a pad.
  3. My breasts no longer leak between feedings.
  4. I started back on the pill 2 weeks ago.

Question 2

A couple is at the clinic for preconceptual counseling. Both parents are 40 years old. The nurse knows that the education session has been successful when the wife states: (Select all that apply.)
 
  A. We are at low risk for having a baby with Down syndrome.
   B. Our children are more likely to have genetic defects.
   C. Children born to parents this age have sex-linked disorders.
   D. The tests for genetic defects can be done early in pregnancy.
   E. It will be almost impossible for us to conceive a child.


SeanoH09

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

2
Explanation: 2. By 6 weeks postpartum, lochia should be absent or minimal in amount, requiring only a pantiliner. Red, heavy flow is not an expected finding, and requires intervention.

Answer to Question 2

D


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