A new mother asks the nurse how she can determine whether her ...

[big1devin]

A new mother asks the nurse how she can determine whether her 2-week old son is getting enough breast milk. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
 
  A) He should be having about two bowel movements each day.
  B) His normal stools should be green.
  C) He should wet about six to eight diapers a day.
  D) If he falls asleep while eating, that's a sure sign he's full.

Question 2

During the postpartum assessment, the perinatal nurse notes that a patient who has just experienced a forceps-assisted birth now has a large quantity of bright red bleeding. Her uterine fundus is firm.
 
  The nurse's most appropriate action is to notify the physician/certified nurse midwife and describe a:
  A) Need for vaginal assessment and repair
  B) Requirement for an oxytocin infusion
  C) Need for further information for the woman/family about forceps
  D) Requirement for bladder assessment and catheterization

[srodz]

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A

[big1devin]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[juliaf]

TYSM