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CQXA

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A nurse is performing a postpartum assessment during the first home visit to a client 3 days postdelivery. Which actions will the nurse perform? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
 
  Select all that apply. 1. Palpate the breasts.
  2. Auscultate the carotid.
  3. Check vaginal discharge.
  4. Assess the extremities.
  5. Inspect the perineum.

Question 2

The nurse has presented a class on reproduction at a college.
 
  The nurse knows that teaching has been effective if a student states, Once the ovum has entered the fallopian tube, movement of the ovum through the fallopian tube and toward the uterus is facilitated by: A. Estrogen-induced tubal peristalsis.
   B. Progesterone-induced cervical mucus changes.
   C. Motions of the fallopian fimbriae.
   D. Movements of the corona radiata of the ovum.



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Answer to Question 1

1, 3, 4, 5
Explanation: 1. The nurse needs to assess for fullness and engorgement.
3. The nurse should check vaginal discharge for amount and color.
4. The extremities should be checked for any redness, edema, and tenderness.
5. The perineum needs to be checked for healing.

Answer to Question 2

A



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