The nurse is assessing a new mother's efforts to bond with her newly born infant. Identify three (3)
factors that can impact effective bonding between mother and infant?
1) Mother’s physical and emotional condition
2)
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The nurse is assessing a new mother's efforts to bond with her newly born infant. Identify three (3)
factors that can impact effective bonding between mother and infant?
1) Mother’s physical and emotional condition
2) Baby's physical condition
3) Family being prepared for the baby
The client enters the obstetrical clinic for birth control information on using a diaphragm. What five (5)
instructions would be provided by the nurse to explain use of the diaphragm?
1) A client should be properly fitted with a diaphragm by a provider
2) Replaced every 2 years and refitted for a 20% weight fluctuation, after abdominal or pelvic
surgery, and after every pregnancy
3) Requires proper insertion and removal. Prior to coitus, the diaphragm is inserted vaginally over
the cervix with spermicidal jelly or cream that is applied to the cervical side of the dome and
around the rim. The diaphragm can be inserted up to 6 hours before intercourse and must stay in
place 6 hours after intercourse but for no more than 24 hrs
4) Spermicide must be reapplied with each act of coitus
5) A client should empty her bladder prior to insertion of the diaphragm.
A nurse is caring for a client who was diagnosed with group B streptococcus during her initial screening.
What effects can this infection have on her pregnancy?
Premature rupture of membranes, preterm labor & delivery, chorioamnioitis, infections of urinary
tract, maternal sepsis.
What are five (5) risk factors that affect female fertility?
1) Age greater than 35
2) Weight
3) Substance use
4) STDs
5) Surgical history
A nurse is providing education to a new mother regarding storage of breast milk. Identify five (5)
teaching points to discuss with the new mother regarding storage of breast milk.
.clean wide-mouthed lid with tight lid
At room temp for 8-10 hrs
Refrigerator -24 hrs,Freezer -20 degrees C for three months-STORE MILK IN THE BACK OF THE MAIN
BODY OF THE REFRIGERATOR
MILK CAN BE STORED IN AN INSULATED COOLER BAG FOR 24HRS- KEEP ICE PACKS IN CONTACT WITH
MILK CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES,LIMIT OPENING OF THECOOLER BAG
Thawed,Previously frozen in refregirator 40 degrees F UPTO 1 day
THAWED MILK SHOULD NOT BE WARMED IN ANY OTHER WAY EXCEPT PUTTING MILK IN BOTTLE AND
PLACING IN WARM WATER
NB ;NEVER REFREEZE BREASTMILK AFTER IT HAS BEEN THAWED
IF THE BABY HAS LEFTOVER MILK FROM FEEDING BOTTLE- USE WITHIN 2 HRS AFTER BABY IS DONE
FEEDING THEN DISCARD.
A nurse is providing care for an uncircumcised male newborn and his mother. What information should
be provided during discharge regarding bathing of the penile area of the newborn male?
Wash with soap and water and rinse the penis
To prevent constriction do not force back the foreskin
What is the recommended weight gain in the first, second and third trimesters?
1
st trimester: 1-2 kg (2.2 – 4.4 lbs)
2
nd and 3
rd trimester: 0.4 kg ( 1lb) per week
What are six (6) emotional responses the nurse would assess for if a mother is experiencing postpartum
depression?
1) Feeling loss, irritability
2) Intense mood swings
3) Anxiety
4) Guilt
5) Inadequacies feelings
6) Decrease appetite
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