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EY67

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The new mother had spinal anesthesia during a cesarean delivery. She now has a desire to void and can wiggle her toes. If she wants to go to the bathroom, the nurse should:
 
  a. assess her blood pressure.
  b. obtain a wheelchair.
  c. palpate her bladder.
  d. put slippers on her feet.

Question 2

The postpartum mother tells the nurse she is afraid to have a bowel movement because of her painful episiotomy. What should the nurse do?
 
  a. Offer a suppository or enema.
  b. Encourage ambulation.
  c. Offer stool softeners as prescribed.
  d. Offer pain medication before defecating.


tofugiraffe

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
The nurse should check that the mother is wearing slippers before ambulation following spinal anesthesia to ensure better footing.

Answer to Question 2

C
Stool softeners are available to ease the pain of defecation due to hemorrhoids and birth trauma.


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