PN Maternal Newborn 2020 with NGN
PN Maternal Newborn 2020 with NGN ( 57 Questions)
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 2 days postoperative following a cesarean birth. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Left calf tenderness can be a sign of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which is a serious postoperative complication and should be reported to the provider.
Moderate lochia rubra is an expected finding after a cesarean birth.
A urine output of 3,000 mL is within normal range and does not warrant immediate reporting to the provider.
Breast engorgement is an expected finding in the postpartum period, especially if the client is not breastfeeding. It does not require immediate reporting.
A. Left calf tenderness can be a sign of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which is a serious postoperative complication and should be reported to the provider.
B. Moderate lochia rubra is an expected finding after a cesarean birth.
C. A urine output of 3,000 mL is within normal range and does not warrant immediate reporting to the provider.
D. Breast engorgement is an expected finding in the postpartum period, especially if the client is not breastfeeding. It does not require immediate reporting.