During a postpartum assessment, a woman reports that her right calf is painful. The nurse observes edema and redness along the saphenous vein in the right lower leg. Based on this finding, the nurse explains that the probable treatment will involve:

A nurse is assisting in the care of a newborn following birth. At 1 min after birth, the nurse notes the following: heart rate 110/min; slow, weak cord flexion of extremities; grimace in response to suctioning of the nares; body pink in color with blue extremities.

Parents express concern about the milia on the face and nose of their baby. The nurse's most helpful response would be to instruct the parents to:

A nurse is caring for several newborn clients. For which of the following findings should the nurse notify the charge nurse?

When a newborn takes its first breath, what physical changes occur in the heart to increase oxygenation of the body?

The nurse assesses a boggy uterus with the fundus above the umbilicus and deviated to the side. The nurse should next assess:

The nurse is conducting a prenatal class explaining the various activities that will occur within the first few hours after birth. The nurse determines the session is successful when the couples correctly choose which reason for the use of an antibiotic ointment.

A nurse is assisting with the care of a newborn following a vaginal delivery. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?

The nurse is teaching a prenatal class and illustrating some of the basic events that will happen right after the birth. The nurse should point out which action will best help the infant maintain an adequate body temperature.

A new mother of a newborn girl calls the clinic in a panic, concerned about the blood-tinged soiled diaper. What is the best response from the nurse?

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who experienced a vaginal birth 2 hr ago. The nurse should identify which of the following findings places the client at risk for a postpartum hemorrhage.