Which of the following instructions should be included in the ...

[azncindy619]

Which of the following instructions should be included in the discharge teaching plan to assist the client in recognizing early signs of complications?
 
  a. Palpate the fundus daily to ensure that it is soft.
  b. Notify the physician of any increase in the amount of lochia or a return to bright red bleeding.
  c. Report any decrease in the amount of brownish red lochia.
  d. The passage of clots as large as an orange can be expected.

Question 2

Which is the most therapeutic response by the nurse to the new mother's statement, My baby is so thin and wrinkled. It looks like he has too much skin.?
 
  a. You sound disappointed about how your infant looks.
  b. Don't worry. In no time he'll fill out his skin and look just fine.
  c. You know, all the cigarettes you smoked interfered with the nourishment he needed.
  d. All mothers are concerned about how their babies look.

[braelync]

Answer to Question 1

B
An increase in lochia or a return to bright red bleeding after the lochia has become pink indicates a complication.

Answer to Question 2

A
The nurse should clarify the client's statement and allow her to verbalize her feelings.
This statement does not directly answer the mother's question and could leave her feeling like she asked an unacceptable question.
This statement is condescending and hurtful and would not allow for further conversation between the nurse and mother.
This statement generalizes her concerns and does not answer the mother's question.