Maternal Newborn NCLEX Practice Questions

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A woman in labor does not continue to dilate. The physician decides to perform a cesarean section. A healthy 7-lb, 12-oz baby boy is delivered. What is the most essential nursing intervention in the immediate postpartum period?

A. Check the uterine fundus for firmness. B. Assess the episiotomy for bleeding. C. Assist the woman with accepting the necessity of having had a cesarean section. D. Encourage fluid intake.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Checking the fundus for firmness prevents postpartum hemorrhage, a priority post-cesarean.

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