Perinatal Loss Nursing Care

HESI RN · Perinatal Loss Nursing Care

Question 1 of 30

The nurse provides education on care after a second trimester loss. What is an example of a topic of effective discharge education?

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Question 2 of 30

Postpartum depression and anxiety are prevalent among parents experiencing an IPFD. What is an example of a statement by the parent that would alert the nurse to signs of depression?

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Question 3 of 30

A 36-week gestation gravid lies flat on her back. Which of the following maternal signs/symptoms would the nurse expect to observe?

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Question 4 of 30

The nurse is taking the history of a gravida 2 para 1 patient. Which findings in the patient's history warrant further action? Select ONE that des nont apply.

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Question 5 of 30

The nurse is counseling a female patient about alcohol use during pregnancy. Which statement by the patient demonstrates successful patient teaching?

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Question 6 of 30

How can the nurse explain the complications of preterm birth?

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Question 7 of 30

A nurse is caring for a client, PP2, who is preparing to go home with her infant. The nurse notes that the client's blood type is O (negative), the baby's type is A (positive), and the direct Coombs' test is negative. Which of the following actions by the nurse is appropriate?

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Question 8 of 30

A postpartum woman has been diagnosed with postpartum psychosis. Which of the following signs/symptoms would the client exhibit?

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Question 9 of 30

A client, G1P0000, is PP1 from a normal spontaneous delivery of a baby boy, Apgar 5/6. Because the client exhibited addictive behaviors, a toxicology assessment was performed; the results were positive for alcohol and cocaine. Which of the following interventions is appropriate for this postpartum client?

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Question 10 of 30

What type of testing should be offered to a patient who has had a stillbirth?

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Question 11 of 30

The nurse is caring for a patient with a spontaneous abortion at 8 weeksÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ gestation. What is the most common cause of first trimester loss?

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Question 12 of 30

The nurse is assessing the laboratory report on a 2-day postpartum G1P1001. The woman had a normal postpartum assessment this morning. Which of the following results should the nurse report to the primary health care provider?

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Question 13 of 30

A woman, who wishes to breastfeed, advises the nurse that she has had breast augmentation surgery. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?

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Question 14 of 30

The nurse is caring for a 15-year-old female who is pregnant with her first child. In her previous prenatal visit, the patient tested negative for chlamydia, syphilis, gonorrhea, and HIV. Based on the information provided, which condition is the patient's baby at higher risk for?

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Question 15 of 30

The nurse is obtaining information to support the need for improved prenatal care services in the community. Which of the following information is most important to include?

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Question 16 of 30

The nurse is providing bereavement care to a family after a stillbirth. What is an example of communication with a patient that demonstrates effective bereavement care?

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Question 17 of 30

A client, 1 day postpartum (PP), is being monitored carefully after a significant postpartum hemorrhage. Which of the following should the nurse report to the obstetrician?

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Question 18 of 30

A 29-year-old Chinese American patient is admitted for IUFD. Her blood pressure (BP) is 90/60, body mass index (BMI) is 41, and the medical and surgical history is noncontributory. She does not smoke or have substance use disorder. What part of her history places her at risk for IUFD?

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Question 19 of 30

The nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed as having a fetal death. The nurse is aware of the possible causes of intrapartum fetal death. How can the nurse explain the potential causes of IPFD to the patient?

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Question 20 of 30

The nurse is caring for a patient who is in labor with her first child. The patient's mother is present for support and notes that things have changed in the delivery room since she last gave birth in the early 1980s. Which current trend or intervention may the patient's mother find most different?

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Question 21 of 30

After reviewing a patientÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s history, what does nurse recognize as a risk factor for IPFD?

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Question 22 of 30

How can the nurse caring for a patient with a neonatal loss practice self-care?

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Question 23 of 30

The nurse manager is planning a debriefing for several of the nurses after an IPFD. What should the manager expect?

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Question 24 of 30

Supporting siblings through grief after a neonatal loss is difficult. What suggestions should the nurse give parents?

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Question 25 of 30

How can the nurse be culturally sensitive after a neonatal death?

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Question 26 of 30

Which of the following is a priority nursing diagnosis for a woman, G10P6226, who is PP1 from a spontaneous vaginal delivery with a significant postpartum hemorrhage?

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Question 27 of 30

A physician has ordered an iron supplement for a postpartum woman. The nurse strongly suggests that the woman take the medicine with which of the following drinks?

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Question 28 of 30

A pregnant patient with a BMI of 35 is concerned about health effects she and her baby may face during pregnancy. During routine testing, the patient tested negative for sexually transmitted illnesses (STIs) and indicated that she is in a committed, long-term relationship with the child's father. Which of the following is accurate?

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Question 29 of 30

The nurse provides education on care after a first trimester loss. What is an example of communication with a patient that demonstrates effective aftercare education?

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Question 30 of 30

Which of the following statements by a primigravid client about the amniotic fluid and sac indicates the need for further teaching?

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