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Postpartum Body Changes Questions
Question 1 of 5
During which stage of role attainment do the parents become acquainted with their baby and combine parenting activities with cues from the infant?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Formal. During the formal stage of role attainment, parents become acquainted with their baby and combine parenting activities with cues from the infant. This stage involves learning and adapting to the responsibilities and expectations associated with parenting through formal education, guidance, and support. In this stage, parents seek information and guidance from healthcare providers, parenting classes, and other formal sources to develop their parenting skills. Summary of other choices: B: Informal - This stage involves informal learning and interactions with the baby, not the formal education and guidance mentioned in the question. C: Personal - This stage focuses on the parents' personal feelings and experiences, rather than the formal acquisition of parenting skills. D: Anticipatory - This stage involves preparing for the arrival of the baby, rather than actively engaging in parenting activities and cues from the infant.
Question 2 of 5
A new father calls the nurse’s station stating that his wife, who delivered last week, is happy one minute and crying the next. He states, “She was never like this before the baby was born.” How should the nurse best respond?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. The nurse should reassure the father that his wife's behavior of mood swings is normal after childbirth due to hormonal changes and adjustment to new responsibilities. This response validates the father's concerns, provides education on common postpartum experiences, and offers support. Incorrect choices: B: Immediate psychological help is not warranted for typical postpartum mood swings. C: Ignoring the mood swings can lead to misunderstandings and lack of support for the mother. D: Instructing on postpartum blues is more clinical and may not address the father's immediate concerns.
Question 3 of 5
Which patient is more likely to have less stress adjusting to her role as a mother?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because the 26-year-old woman who is returning to work in 10 weeks is more likely to have less stress adjusting to her role as a mother. This is because she is likely more established in her career, which can provide a sense of stability and financial security. Additionally, knowing she will return to work in 10 weeks can give her a sense of structure and purpose, reducing uncertainty and stress. Choice B is incorrect because the 35-year-old anxious mother who has had no contact with babies or children may struggle with feelings of inadequacy and anxiety due to lack of experience with children. Choice C is incorrect because the 16-year-old teenager living with strained relationship with her mother may face additional stressors from family dynamics and lack of maturity. Choice D is incorrect because the 25-year-old woman who knew early in her pregnancy and delivered twins by cesarean birth may face physical challenges and increased demands of caring for twins, leading to higher stress levels.
Question 4 of 5
Which action should the nurse take in order to provide support and encouragement to the new postpartum patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Praise the mother’s early attempts at infant care. This choice focuses on positive reinforcement, which can boost the new mother's confidence and encourage her in her new role. By acknowledging and praising her efforts, the nurse can help build the mother's self-esteem and foster a supportive environment. Choices A and D do not directly provide support and encouragement to the new mother. Recounting how the nurse solved her own problems (Choice A) may come off as self-centered and not helpful to the new mother's situation. Explaining that everything will be fine (Choice D) may minimize the new mother's feelings and concerns. Choice B, correcting the new mother at every opportunity, is not supportive or encouraging. It can undermine the mother's confidence and create a negative dynamic. It is important for the nurse to focus on positive reinforcement and support to help the new mother navigate the challenges of postpartum care.
Question 5 of 5
The postpartum nurse is reviewing dietary practices for an Asian patient. Which of the following should the nurse expect to observe as a dietary practice for this culture?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Special foods brought from home. Asian cultures often have specific dietary practices and beliefs related to postpartum care. Bringing special foods from home is a common practice to support recovery and promote health. This may include traditional dishes thought to have healing properties. B: Preference for fresh fruits is not specific to Asian cultures and may not necessarily be a common dietary practice postpartum. C: Preference for “cold” foods is not a general characteristic of Asian dietary practices and may not be specifically related to postpartum care. D: Request for ice water instead of hot water is not a general dietary practice in Asian cultures and is not directly related to postpartum care.