A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is 3 days postoperative following a cesarean birth. Which of the following client statements indicates to the nurse that further teaching is needed??

"I am likely to have a fever during the first week I am home."

"I will call my provider if I have discharge from my incision."

"I should not have unrelieved pain in my abdomen."

"I will resume taking my prenatal vitamins."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A.   Having a fever during the first week at home is not a normal or expected finding and may indicate an infection, requiring further assessment.
B.   Contacting the provider for incisional discharge is a proper response.
C. Not having unrelieved pain in the abdomen is an appropriate expectation.
D.   Resuming prenatal vitamins is a normal postoperative recommendation.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Placing the baby on the stomach is not recommended due to the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
B. Placing the crib next to the heater may cause overheating, which is a risk factor for SIDS.
C. Removing extra blankets from the baby's crib is important to reduce the risk of SIDS.
D. Padding the mattress in the baby's crib is not recommended as it can pose a suffocation risk.

A. Turn the newborn on his side. B. Use a suction catheter with low negative pressure. C. Suction the mouth with a bulb syringe. D. Suction the nose with a bulb syringe

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Turning the newborn on his side may be done after suctioning but is not the initial priority.
B. Using a suction catheter with low negative pressure may be appropriate, but a bulb syringe is commonly used for newborns.
C.Suctioning the mouth is a necessary step to ensure effective breathing.
D. Suctioningthe nose first may cause the infant to gasp and potentially draw the secretions present in the mouth into the airway, which could lead to aspiration.

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