You are the postpartum nurse preparing your client, now G1P1, for discharge home. Your client is tearful and verbalized feeling overwhelmed. The significant other in the room asks the client, 'Why are you so sad? I thought you were happy to have a baby.' What is the best response to the significant other regarding his statement?

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Question 1 of 5

You are the postpartum nurse preparing your client, now G1P1, for discharge home. Your client is tearful and verbalized feeling overwhelmed. The significant other in the room asks the client, 'Why are you so sad? I thought you were happy to have a baby.' What is the best response to the significant other regarding his statement?

A. Don't worry, new moms cry a lot.' B. Postpartum blues can go on for 3 months or longer.' C. Postpartum depression is very common right after delivery. She may benefit from some medication.' D. Postpartum blues are temporary. She may be tearful and have changes in her mood.'

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 2 of 5

A woman asks the nurse about the 'new vaginal ring everyone is talking about for birth control.' When counseling the woman about this method of contraception, the nurse should assess for the woman's:

A. Ability to remember to insert the device every morning. B. Feelings about having to insert the device before sexual intercourse. C. Comfort level about self-insertion of the ring every 3 weeks. D. Ability to return to the clinic once a month for reinsertion.

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 3 of 5

A woman is in the second stage of labor with a strong urge to push. Which of the following actions by the nurse is appropriate at this time?

A. Assess the fetal heart rate between contractions every 60 minutes. B. Encourage the woman to grunt during contractions. C. Assess the pulse and respirations of the mother every 5 minutes. D. Position the woman on her back with her knees on her chest.

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 4 of 5

A pregnant woman is discussing positioning and the use of leg stirrups for delivery with a labor nurse. In which of the following instances should the nurse provide further information to the client?

A. When the client states, 'I am glad that deliveries can take place in a variety of places, including a Jacuzzi bathtub.' B. When the client says, 'I heard that for doctors to deliver babies safely, it is essential to have the mother's legs up in stirrups.' C. When the client says, 'During difficult deliveries it is sometimes necessary to put a woman's legs up in stirrups.' D. When the client states, 'I heard that midwives often deliver their patients either in the side-lying or squatting position.'

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 5 of 5

A woman is in the transition phase of labor. Which of the following comments should the nurse expect to hear?

A. I am so excited to be in labor.' B. I can't stand this pain any longer!' C. I need ice chips because I'm so hot.' D. I have to push the baby out right now!'

Correct Answer: B

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

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