The nurse is assessing a 40-week small for gestational age (SG

Choice A rationale

Drying and covering the infant helps prevent heat loss and maintain body temperature, which is essential for newborns immediately after birth.

Choice B rationale

Stimulating the infant to cry helps clear the airways but is usually done after ensuring the respiratory tract is clear.

Choice C rationale

Clearing the respiratory tract is the priority immediately after birth to ensure the newborn can breathe properly and reduce the risk of aspiration.

Choice D rationale

Assessing the umbilical cord is important but not the first priority. Ensuring the airway is clear takes precedence to establish effective breathing. .

Choice A rationale

A diaphragm must be left in place for at least 6 hours after intercourse to prevent sperm from reaching the uterus. This ensures effective contraception.

Choice B rationale

Depo-Provera is a long-acting contraceptive injection, and fertility can return within a few months after stopping, but it may take up to 9-10 months for some women to regain their regular menstrual cycles and fertility.

Choice C rationale

The Ortho Evra patch is a hormonal contraceptive that is applied weekly, not monthly. It needs to be replaced once a week for three weeks, followed by a patch-free week.

Choice D rationale

Male and female condoms should not be used together because they can create friction and cause either or both condoms to break or slip, reducing their effectiveness as contraceptives and increasing the risk of sexually transmitted infections.