ATI RN
Complication Postpartum Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse on a postpartum unit observes a patient who delivered 2 days ago. The nurse notices extreme agitation and depressed mood. The patient states, “I think that my baby is deformed inside and we have to fix him.” Which risk factor is most strongly related to possible postpartum psychosis (PPP)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A postpartum patient informs the nurse of a frequent urge and burning when attempting to urinate. The nurse reviews the patient’s medical record and associates which risk factors related to a possible urinary tract infection (UTI)? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Neonatal macrosomia, which can cause edema around the urethra, is a risk factor for UTI. Operative vaginal deliveries, forceps, or vacuum extractor, which can cause edema around the urethra, is a risk factor for UTI. Poor oral fluid intake and urinary catheter insertion during the labor process are also risk factors.
Question 3 of 5
The labor and delivery unit nurses are adopting methods to reduce the number of women who develop postpartum depression. Research from Dennis and Dowswell (2013) provides evidence-based suggestions regarding beneficial interventions. Which suggestions do the nurses consider? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Research from Dennis and Dowswell (2013) reveals that psychosocial and psychological interventions significantly reduce the number of women who develop postpartum depression. Beneficial interventions include telephone-based peer support, interpersonal psychotherapy, and professionally based postpartum home visits.
Question 4 of 5
What postpartum infection is caused by STIs and chorioamnionitis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
What assessment finding suggests a possible infection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.