ATI RN
Postpartum Hormonal Changes Questions
Question 1 of 5
What information about pain medication should postpartum discharge instructions include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because narcotic medications commonly cause constipation, a common side effect that postpartum patients should be aware of. It is important to include this information in discharge instructions to ensure patient safety and comfort. Choice B is incorrect because the discontinuation of iron supplements should be discussed with a healthcare provider, not automatically stopped after birth. Choice C is incorrect because some NSAIDs are safe to take while breastfeeding, and this blanket statement may not apply to all medications in this category. Choice D is incorrect because acetaminophen is generally considered safe for postpartum pain relief and should not be avoided without medical guidance.
Question 2 of 5
A client, who is 2 weeks postpartum, calls her obstetrician's nurse and states that she has had a whitish discharge for 1 week but today she is"bleeding and saturating a pad about every 1/2 hour."Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A client has been receiving magnesium sulfate for severe preeclampsia for 12 hours. Her reflexes are 0 and her respiratory rate is 10. Which of the following situations could be a precipitating factor in these findings?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is developing a standard care plan for the post-cesarean client. Which of the following should the nurse plan to implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse should suspect puerperal infection when a client exhibits which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.