One hour after delivery the nurse is unable to palpate the uterine fundus of a client who had an epidural and notes a large amount of lochia on the perineal pad. The nurse massages at the umbilicus and obtains current vital signs. Which intervention should the nurse implement next.

One hour after delivery the nurse is unable to palpate the uterine fundus of a client who had an epidural and notes a large amount of lochia on the perineal pad. The nurse massages at the umbilicus and obtains current vital signs. Which intervention should the nurse implement next.

A woman who delivered a 9-pound baby boy by cesarean section under spinal anesthesia is recovering in the post anesthesia care unit. Her fundus is firm, at the umbilicus, and a continuous trickle of bright red blood with no clots from the vagina is observed by the nurse. Which actions should the nurse implemented.

A new mother, who is a lacto-ovo vegetarian, plans to breastfeed her infant. What information should the nurse provide prior to discharge.

A client at 38-weeks gestation complaints of severe abdominal pain. Upon the nurse notes that the abdomen is rigid.

The nurse is performing a newborn assessment. Which symptoms if present in newborn, would indicate respiratory distress?