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krzymel

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The nurse assesses a boggy uterus with the fundus above the umbilicus and deviated to the side. What should the nurse's next assessment be?
 
  a. Fullness of the bladder
  b. Amount of lochia
  c. Blood pressure
  d. Level of pain

Question 2

A 4-week postpartum patient with mastitis asks the nurse if she can continue to breastfeed. What is the nurse's most helpful response?
 
  a. Stop breastfeeding until the infection clears.
  b. Pump the breasts to continue milk production, but do not give breast milk to the infant.
  c. Begin all feedings with the affected breast until the mastitis is resolved.
  d. Breastfeeding can continue unless there is abscess formation.


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britb2u

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Bladder distention can cause uterine atony. The uterus is massaged to firmness and then the bladder is emptied.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The woman with mastitis can continue to breastfeed unless an abscess forms.


krzymel

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

amandanbreshears

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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