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Question 1 of 5

Which action is most important for the nurse to implement?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Massaging the fundus promotes uterine contraction, critical for controlling postpartum hemorrhage and stabilizing the patient.

Question 2 of 5

A client receiving a solution of magnesium sulfate suddenly develops right upper quadrant pain. After reviewing abnormal laboratory results, what action should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply)

Correct Answer: A,B,C,D

Rationale: Monitoring fetal heart rate, repeating hepatic panel, checking for seizures, and assessing urinary output address potential HELLP syndrome and renal function in preeclampsia.

Question 3 of 5

The client has experienced an eclamptic seizure. Which of the following interventions by the nurse will help stabilize the client? (Select all that apply)

Correct Answer: C,E,G,H

Rationale: Padded side rails, frequent blood pressure checks, reflex assessment, and minimizing visitors stabilize the client by preventing injury, monitoring hypertension, and reducing seizure triggers.

Question 4 of 5

One day after vaginal delivery of a full-term baby, a postpartum client's white blood cell (WBC) count is 15,000/mm³ (15 x 10⁹/L). Which action should the nurse take first?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A WBC count of 15,000/mm³ is normal postpartum due to physiological stress; checking the differential confirms this, avoiding unnecessary interventions.

Question 5 of 5

The parents of a male newborn have signed an informed consent for circumcision. Which priority intervention should the nurse implement upon completion of the circumcision?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Petrolatum gauze prevents wound adherence to diapers, reducing irritation and infection risk, prioritizing post-circumcision care.

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