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Question 1 of 5

A primigravida client is in the fourth stage of labor after the delivery of a newborn male infant. Which information should the nurse provide?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Breastfeeding techniques ' are critical in the fourth stage to promote bonding and success. Bulb syringe ', screening tests ', and circumcision care ' are secondary at this stage.

Question 2 of 5

A client who is positive for Neisseria gonorrhoeae vaginally delivered a newborn. Which medication should the nurse administer to the newborn?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Erythromycin ointment ' prevents ophthalmia neonatorum from Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Latanoprost ' treats glaucoma, tetracaine ' is an anesthetic, and neomycin ' is not standard for this condition.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse reviews the history and physical and nurses' notes to determine risk factors for this client. Which potential issue(s) place the client at risk? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,C,F

Rationale: Multiparity ' increases risks like uterine atony. Variable decelerations ' suggest cord compression, posing fetal hypoxia risk. High fetal station (-3, F) may indicate prolonged labor. Normal fetal heart rate ', term gestation ', moderate pain ', and regular contractions ' are not risk factors.

Question 4 of 5

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

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Nasal flaring ' indicates increased breathing effort, a sign of respiratory distress. Normal respiratory rate ', shallow respirations ', and abdominal breathing ' are typical in newborns.

Question 5 of 5

In preparing a gravid client for a triple screen analysis, which action should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Triple screen analysis requires a maternal blood sample to assess fetal abnormality risks. Preparing to draw blood ' is the correct action. Drinking water ', left lateral position ', and fetal monitoring ' are unrelated to this test.

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