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A nurse is assessing a client who is 48 hours postpartum following a vaginal delivery. The fundus is firm, midline, and located 1 fingerbreadth below the umbilicus. The client reports moderate lochia rubra without clots and mild uterine cramping during breastfeeding. Vital signs are within normal limits. Which interpretation should the nurse make?

Answer 1

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The client is demonstrating expected postpartum uterine involution

Rationale :

🌸 The client’s findings are consistent with normal postpartum uterine involution, which is the process of the uterus returning to its pre-pregnancy size and position after delivery.

🌸 At 48 hours postpartum, the fundus should be firm, midline, and about 1–2 fingerbreadths below the umbilicus as the uterus continues to contract and descend.

🌸 A firm fundus indicates effective uterine contraction, which reduces the risk of excessive bleeding.

🌸 Lochia rubra is expected during the first few days postpartum and consists of blood and decidual tissue. Moderate flow without clots is a normal finding.

🌸 Mild uterine cramping during breastfeeding is expected because nipple stimulation causes release of oxytocin, which promotes uterine contraction and involution.

🌸 Normal vital signs further support that the client is recovering appropriately without signs of hemorrhage or infection.

🌸 Therefore, the client is demonstrating expected postpartum uterine involution.

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Answer 2

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Endometritis

Rationale :

🦠 Endometritis is an infection of the uterine lining (endometrium) and is one of the most common postpartum infections.

🦠 The client’s findings of fever (101.2°F/38.4°C) and malodorous, purulent lochia are classic signs of postpartum endometritis.

🦠 This infection often occurs after childbirth due to bacterial contamination of the uterus, especially after prolonged labor, rupture of membranes, or invasive procedures.

🦠 Other expected findings may include uterine tenderness, pelvic pain, chills, and malaise.

🦠 The nurse should notify the provider because treatment usually requires broad-spectrum IV antibiotics and monitoring for worsening infection or sepsis.

🦠 Early recognition and treatment help prevent complications such as pelvic abscess or systemic infection.

🦠 Therefore, fever with foul-smelling purulent lochia indicates endometritis.

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Answer 3

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Blank 1 Correct Option: jaundice
Blank 2 Correct Option: Positive indirect Coombs test

Rationale :

👶 The newborn is at risk for jaundice because the indirect Coombs test is positive, indicating that maternal antibodies are attached to the newborn’s red blood cells.

👶 The mother is AB negative and the newborn is A positive, creating a risk for blood group incompatibility and immune-mediated red blood cell destruction.

👶 When antibodies destroy newborn red blood cells (hemolysis), bilirubin levels increase, leading to hyperbilirubinemia and jaundice.

👶 The newborn already shows mild yellowing of the bridge of the nose, which may be an early sign of bilirubin accumulation.

👶 The nurse should monitor bilirubin levels, assess skin color progression, and observe for signs of worsening jaundice.

👶 Early identification is important because severe hyperbilirubinemia can lead to kernicterus and neurologic injury if untreated.

👶 Therefore, the positive indirect Coombs test is the finding that places the newborn at risk for jaundice.

❌ Hypoglycemia

👶 Hypoglycemia occurs when newborn blood glucose levels are low.

👶 Risk factors include maternal diabetes, prematurity, small or large birth weight, and cold stress.

👶 This newborn is term, has an appropriate birth weight, and has no documented risk factors for hypoglycemia.

❌ Neonatal abstinence syndrome

👶 Neonatal abstinence syndrome occurs when a newborn experiences withdrawal after exposure to substances such as opioids during pregnancy.

👶 Maternal marijuana use does not typically cause neonatal abstinence syndrome.

👶 The newborn’s urine toxicology screen is negative, and there are no withdrawal signs described.

❌ Seizures

👶 Seizures can occur in newborns due to severe hypoglycemia, hypoxia, infection, or severe bilirubin toxicity.

👶 However, there is no evidence of seizure activity in this newborn.

👶 The current risk factor identified is hemolysis from the positive Coombs test, which places the newborn at risk for jaundice first.

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Answer 4

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Notify the provider and anticipate repeat screening per protocol

Rationale :

❤️ Newborn pulse oximetry screening for critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) compares oxygen saturation in the right hand (preductal) and foot (postductal) to identify possible heart defects.

❤️ This newborn has a right hand saturation of 95% and a right foot saturation of 88%, creating a significant difference of 7% between the two sites.

❤️ A saturation below 90% or a significant preductal-postductal difference can indicate a possible congenital heart defect, such as coarctation of the aorta or another ductal-dependent lesion.

❤️ The nurse should notify the provider and follow the facility protocol, which commonly includes repeating the screening after a specified interval if the newborn is otherwise stable.

❤️ The nurse should not assume this is normal because the difference suggests possible impaired oxygenation or abnormal circulation.

❤️ Further evaluation may include additional pulse oximetry screening, echocardiography, and cardiology consultation if the screen remains abnormal.

❤️ Therefore, notifying the provider and anticipating repeat screening is the appropriate action.

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Answer 5

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A palpable "clunk" during the Ortolani maneuver

Rationale :

👶 A palpable “clunk” during the Ortolani maneuver is the most concerning finding because it indicates possible developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) with displacement of the femoral head.

👶 The Ortolani maneuver is performed by gently abducting the infant’s hips while applying pressure to relocate a dislocated femoral head back into the acetabulum.

👶 A true clunk suggests movement of the femoral head into or out of the hip socket, indicating hip instability or dislocation.

👶 Early identification of DDH is important because untreated instability can lead to abnormal hip development, gait problems, and chronic pain.

👶 The nurse should notify the provider for further evaluation, which may include hip ultrasound and orthopedic referral.

👶 Early treatment, such as use of a Pavlik harness, improves outcomes by maintaining proper hip alignment during development.

👶 Therefore, a palpable clunk during the Ortolani maneuver requires further evaluation.

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Answer 6

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1.3

Rationale :

💉 Calculation:

Vitamin K Dose

Formula:

Dose to administer (mL)=Available concentration (mg/mL)Desired dose (mg)

Step 1: Calculate the prescribed dose

Prescription: 0.3 mg/kg

Newborn weight: 4.2 kg

0.3 mg/kg×4.2 kg=1.26 mg

Step 2: Calculate volume to administer

Available concentration: 1 mg/mL

1 mg/mL1.26 mg=1.26 mL

Step 3: Round to nearest tenth

1.26 mL≈1.3 mL

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Answer 7

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"We will monitor for excessive bleeding, foul odor, or any signs of infection."
"We will sponge bathe our baby until the circumcision is fully healed."
"A small amount of yellow exudate on the tip of the penis is normal as it heals."
"We will apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to the circumcision site with each diaper change."

Rationale :

"We will monitor for excessive bleeding, foul odor, or any signs of infection."

👶 Parents should monitor the circumcision site for complications such as excessive bleeding, swelling, redness, foul odor, or drainage.

👶 A small amount of spotting may be expected, but continuous bleeding requires medical attention.

👶 Signs of infection, such as worsening redness, warmth, fever, or foul-smelling discharge, should be reported.

👶 Early recognition helps prevent complications and promotes proper healing.

"We will sponge bathe our baby until the circumcision is fully healed."

👶 Sponge bathing is recommended until the circumcision site has healed to prevent unnecessary irritation and contamination.

👶 Submerging the penis in water before healing may increase discomfort and interfere with wound healing.

👶 Parents should keep the area clean and follow provider instructions for hygiene.

"A small amount of yellow exudate on the tip of the penis is normal as it heals."

👶 A thin yellow coating or small amount of yellowish exudate is an expected part of healing after circumcision.

👶 It represents normal healing tissue (granulation) and should not be mistaken for infection.

👶 Parents should avoid removing this protective layer because it supports healing.

"We will apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to the circumcision site with each diaper change."

👶 Applying petroleum jelly with each diaper change protects the healing site and prevents adhesion to the diaper.

👶 The barrier reduces irritation from urine and friction.

👶 This care should continue until the circumcision has healed completely.

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Answer 8

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Nipple line

Rationale :

👶 The newborn’s chest circumference is measured by placing the measuring tape around the chest at the level of the nipple line.

👶 The tape should be positioned just under the axillae (armpits) and across the nipples while the newborn is calm and breathing normally.

👶 Chest circumference is usually measured during the newborn assessment and is compared with head circumference to evaluate growth and development.

👶 In a term newborn, the chest circumference is typically about 2–3 cm less than the head circumference.

👶 Accurate measurement helps identify abnormalities related to growth patterns or conditions affecting body proportions.

👶 Therefore, the nurse should use the nipple line as the anatomical landmark for measuring newborn chest circumference.

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Answer 9

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Nipple line

Rationale :

👶 The nurse should measure a newborn’s chest circumference by placing the measuring tape around the chest at the level of the nipple line.

👶 The tape should pass under the arms and around the chest while the newborn is calm to obtain an accurate measurement.

👶 Chest circumference is assessed during the newborn physical examination and is compared with head circumference to evaluate proportional growth.

👶 In a healthy term newborn, the chest circumference is usually about 2–3 cm smaller than the head circumference.

👶 Using a standardized landmark ensures accurate and consistent measurements between assessments.

👶 Therefore, the correct anatomical landmark for measuring newborn chest circumference is the nipple line.

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Answer 10

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High-pitched cry and poor feeding

Rationale :

👶 Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) occurs when a newborn experiences withdrawal after exposure to opioids during pregnancy.

👶 Opioid withdrawal causes increased nervous system activity, leading to manifestations such as a high-pitched, shrill cry, irritability, and difficulty being consoled.

👶 Newborns with NAS often have poor feeding because they have difficulty coordinating sucking, swallowing, and breathing while experiencing withdrawal symptoms.

👶 Other common findings include tremors, increased muscle tone (hypertonia), sweating, sneezing, yawning, diarrhea, and sleep disturbances.

👶 The nurse should monitor feeding ability, weight changes, neurologic symptoms, and withdrawal severity using tools such as the Finnegan Neonatal Abstinence Scoring Tool.

👶 Supportive care may include swaddling, reducing environmental stimulation, and medications such as morphine or methadone if symptoms are severe.

👶 Therefore, a high-pitched cry and poor feeding are classic manifestations of NAS.

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ATI ASN Maternity NSG 2520 Exam 3B Spring 26

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2 :
A nurse is assessing a client who is three days postpartum. The client has a fever of 101.2°F (38.4°C) and reports malodorous, purulent lochia. Based on these findings, which complication should the nurse suspect?

3 :
A nurse is caring for a new-born who was born six hours ago. Review the new-born chart and answer the scenario question.

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4 :
A nurse is performing pulse oximetry screening on a newborn 24 hours after birth as part of routine screening for critical congenital heart disease (CCHD). The right hand oxygen saturation is 95% and the right foot oxygen saturation is 88%. What is the most appropriate nursing action?

5 :
A nurse is assessing a 2-day-old newborn for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). Which finding is most concerning and requires further evaluation?

7 :
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a newborn who underwent a Gomco circumcision 24 hours ago. Which statements indicate the parents understand proper circumcision care? (Select all that apply.)

8 :
A nurse is completing the admission assessment of a newborn. Which of the following anatomical landmarks should the nurse use when measuring the newborn's chest circumference?

9 :
A nurse is completing the admission assessment of a newborn. Which of the following anatomical landmarks should the nurse use when measuring the newborn's chest circumference?

10 :
A nurse is assessing a newborn whose mother has a history of opioid use during pregnancy. Which of the following findings is a common manifestation of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS)?

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ATI ASN Maternity NSG 2520 Exam 3B Spring 26

No.

2 : A nurse is assessing a client who is three days postpartum. The client has a fever of 101.2°F (38.4°C) and reports malodorous, purulent lochia. Based on these findings, which complication should the nurse suspect?

3 : A nurse is caring for a new-born who was born six hours ago. Review the new-born chart and answer the scenario question.

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4 : A nurse is performing pulse oximetry screening on a newborn 24 hours after birth as part of routine screening for critical congenital heart disease (CCHD). The right hand oxygen saturation is 95% and the right foot oxygen saturation is 88%. What is the most appropriate nursing action?

5 : A nurse is assessing a 2-day-old newborn for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). Which finding is most concerning and requires further evaluation?

7 : A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a newborn who underwent a Gomco circumcision 24 hours ago. Which statements indicate the parents understand proper circumcision care? (Select all that apply.)

8 : A nurse is completing the admission assessment of a newborn. Which of the following anatomical landmarks should the nurse use when measuring the newborn's chest circumference?

9 : A nurse is completing the admission assessment of a newborn. Which of the following anatomical landmarks should the nurse use when measuring the newborn's chest circumference?

10 : A nurse is assessing a newborn whose mother has a history of opioid use during pregnancy. Which of the following findings is a common manifestation of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS)?

2 :
A nurse is assessing a client who is three days postpartum. The client has a fever of 101.2°F (38.4°C) and reports malodorous, purulent lochia. Based on these findings, which complication should the nurse suspect?

3 :
A nurse is caring for a new-born who was born six hours ago. Review the new-born chart and answer the scenario question.

4 :
A nurse is performing pulse oximetry screening on a newborn 24 hours after birth as part of routine screening for critical congenital heart disease (CCHD). The right hand oxygen saturation is 95% and the right foot oxygen saturation is 88%. What is the most appropriate nursing action?

5 :
A nurse is assessing a 2-day-old newborn for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). Which finding is most concerning and requires further evaluation?

7 :
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a newborn who underwent a Gomco circumcision 24 hours ago. Which statements indicate the parents understand proper circumcision care? (Select all that apply.)

8 :
A nurse is completing the admission assessment of a newborn. Which of the following anatomical landmarks should the nurse use when measuring the newborn's chest circumference?

9 :
A nurse is completing the admission assessment of a newborn. Which of the following anatomical landmarks should the nurse use when measuring the newborn's chest circumference?

10 :
A nurse is assessing a newborn whose mother has a history of opioid use during pregnancy. Which of the following findings is a common manifestation of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS)?