A nurse is planning discharge for a client who is 3 days postpartum. Which of the following nonpharmacological interventions should the nurse Include in the plan of care for lactation suppression?

Choice A Reason:

Confirming the newborn's Apgar score is important for assessing the newborn's overall condition, but it may not be the first priority.

Choice B Reason:

Verifying the newborn's identification is appropriate. Ensuring accurate identification is a crucial step in newborn care to prevent errors and ensure that interventions are carried out on the correct infant.

Choice C Reason:

Administering vitamin K is a standard practice but can wait until after the newborn's identification is confirmed.

Choice D Reason:

Determining obstetrical risk factors is part of the overall assessment but is not the immediate priority in this situation.

The correct answer is B. Place the client in the lateral position.

A. Increasing the rate of maintenance IV infusion may be necessary, but the initial action should be to address potential aortocaval compression. Repositioning the client to the lateral position helps alleviate compression on the vena cava and improves blood flow to the uterus.

B. Placing the client in the lateral position is the correct first action. Changing the client's position, particularly from a supine to a side-lying position, can relieve aortocaval compression and improve uteroplacental perfusion.

C. Elevating the client's legs is not the priority in this situation. Repositioning the client to the lateral position is more important to address potential aortocaval compression.

D. Administering oxygen using a nonrebreather mask may be indicated, but repositioning the client to the lateral position is the first action to address potential aortocaval compression. Oxygen administration can follow if necessary.