On her second postpartum day, a woman complains of cramping ...

[cherise1989]

On her second postpartum day, a woman complains of cramping abdominal pains. What should the nurse tell her about these pains?
 
  a. These pains are normal and persist for about 6 weeks.
  b. These contractions are usually relieved by breastfeeding.
  c. You are having uterine contractions that prevent bleeding.
  d. If you have been constipated, you may need a laxative.

Question 2

It is important to teach parents to recognize feeding readiness cues. From the list below, select the cue(s) to be included in the teaching plan. (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Legs stretched out straight
  b. Hiccups
  c. Sucking motions
  d. Waving arms in the air
  e. Mouth and tongue movements
  f. Hand-to-mouth movements

[welcom1000]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Cramping abdominal pains, often called afterpains, reflect contraction of uterine muscle fibers to prevent excessive blood loss. They are related to the release of oxytocin and increase during breastfeeding. The pain usually lasts 2 to 3 days only.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C, E, F
Because crying is often a late sign of hunger, parents should be taught to recognize hunger cues before the infant is crying lustily, which may lead to the need to calm the infant before feeding can begin. Legs may kick and fists may be clenched. Rooting, sucking, hand-to-mouth activity, crying, and alertness are clues that the newborn is hungry.

[cherise1989]

Excellent

[Joy Chen]

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