Nursing Assessment

A nurse is assessing a newborn’s color and oxygenation.

What is the term for the bluish discoloration of the hands and feet that is normal in newborns?

A nurse is caring for a client who has postpartum hemorrhage due to uterine atony.

Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is assessing a client who has postpartum hemorrhage.

Which of the following findings is an early sign of hypovolemic shock?

A nurse is teaching a client who has postpartum hemorrhage about the risk factors for this condition.

Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

A nurse is preparing to administer methylergonovine to a client who has postpartum hemorrhage.

Which of the following assessments should the nurse perform before giving the medication?

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has postpartum hemorrhage.

Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?