A postpartum patient asks, Will these stretch marks ever go away? Which is the nurse's best response?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The Fowler position aids in gravity drainage of lochia and infectious material, promoting healing and preventing complications. While comfort is important, the primary reason for this positioning is to facilitate drainage. Good hygiene practices help prevent the spread of infection to the urinary tract, but the Fowler position specifically aids in draining fluids from the reproductive organs.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Carboprost tromethamine (Hemabate) can potentially cause pulmonary edema as an adverse effect. Therefore, frequent assessment of breath sounds is crucial to detect this complication. Monitoring temperature, lochial flow, and fundal height will not provide information about potential adverse effects of the medication.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct action if a DVT is suspected is to place the patient on bed rest with the affected leg elevated to decrease swelling and promote venous return. Performing a Homans sign, dorsiflexing the foot, and palpating the leg are contraindicated as they may dislodge the DVT and result in a pulmonary embolism.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Pressure in fetal circulation is greatest in the right atrium, allowing right-to-left shunting to bypass the lungs during intrauterine life. The pressure increases in the left atrium after birth. The liver does not filter blood during fetal life until the end. Blood bypasses the pulmonary vein during fetal life.