A new mother states that her infant must be cold because the baby’s hands and feet are blue. This common and temporary condition is called what?

A nurse is teaching about crib safety with the parent of a newborn. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?

A mother and her newborn have just been transferred to the postpartum unit from labor and delivery. Which infant safety education would be provided as soon as mom and baby are settled into their room? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

The nurse is caring for an infant who is small for her gestational age (SGA). Which intervention is of highest priority for this infant who is at risk for hypoglycemia?

A nurse on a postpartum unit is giving discharge instructions to a client whose newborn had a circumcision with the Plastibell technique. Which of the following client statements indicates understanding of circumcision care?

A nurse is caring for a client who has just delivered a newborn. The nurse notes secretions bubbling out of the newborn’s nose and mouth. Which of the following actions is the nurse’s priority?

A nurse is planning care for a client who is 2 hours postpartum following a cesarean birth. The client has a history of thromboembolic disease. Which of the following nursing interventions should be included in the plan of care?

A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum who asks the nurse when her breast milk will "come in." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

The most serious complication of an infant heelstick is necrotizing osteochondritis resulting from lancet penetration of the bone. What approach should the nurse take when performing the test to prevent this complication?

What are the most common causes for subinvolution of the uterus?

A primiparous woman is in the taking-in stage of psychosocial recovery and adjustment after childbirth. Recognizing the needs of women during this stage, how should the nurse respond?