Author Question: The newborn's umbilical cord contains artery/arteries and ... (Read 39 times)

gonzo233 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The newborn's umbilical cord contains ___________________ _ artery/arteries and ___________________ _ vein/veins.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

The postpartal client has been home for a week following a vaginal delivery with a first-degree tear. The nurse is preparing for a home visit. The nurse would need to assess for:

1. Dietary intake of fiber and fluids.
2. Dietary intake of folic acid and prenatal vitamins.
3. Return of the hemoglobin and hematocrit to baseline.
4. Return of protein and albumin to predelivery levels.

TDubDCFL · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2, 1
two, one

Answer to Question 2

1
Rationale:
1. This mother needs to avoid the risk of constipation. She might be hesitant to have a bowel movement due to perceived pain from the vaginal tear.
2. Dietary intake of prenatal vitamins is important, but not of folic acid.
3. It will take several months for the laboratory levels to return to normal.
4. It will take several months for the laboratory levels to return to normal.