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NCLEX Maternal Newborn

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Question 1 of 5.

A woman is in labor with her first baby. She has prepared for a natural childbirth. As labor progresses, she becomes increasingly irritable with her husband, complaining of lower back pain and fatigue. What is the most appropriate response for the nurse to make?

A. Have the client turn on her side and give her a back rub.

B. Ask the client if she would like the doctor to give her something for the discomfort.

C. Reassure the husband that irritability is normal now, and teach him to apply pressure to his wife's lower back.

D. Encourage the client to try and get some rest, and ask her husband if he would like to take a coffee break.

Explanation: Reassuring the husband normalizes irritability and teaching counterpressure supports natural childbirth goals.

Question 2 of 5.

The nurse is caring for a woman who had a hysterectomy. Which vascular complication should the nurse be especially alert for because of the location of the surgery?

A. Thrombophlebitis

B. Varicose veins

C. Cerebral embolism

D. Aortic aneurysm

Explanation: Pelvic surgery, like a hysterectomy, increases the risk of thrombophlebitis due to venous stasis and surgical trauma.

Question 3 of 5.

A woman is to have internal radiation as part of her treatment for cancer of the cervix. In teaching her about the preoperative preparation for this procedure, the nurse should include which information?

A. A high-residue diet will be ordered.

B. An indwelling catheter will be inserted.

C. A nasogastric tube will be inserted.

D. Several units of blood will be ready for transfusion if needed.

Explanation: An indwelling catheter is inserted to keep the bladder empty, reducing radiation exposure to nearby organs.

Question 4 of 5.

A young woman asks the nurse if oral contraceptives have any side effects. What is the best response for the nurse to make?

A. Nausea, fluid retention, and weight gain.'

B. Why do you ask? Look at the benefits.'

C. Are you concerned about something?'

D. Increased libido, decreased breast size, and diarrhea.'

Explanation: Nausea, fluid retention, and weight gain are common side effects of oral contraceptives, providing accurate information.

Question 5 of 5.

The nurse is discussing breast self-examination with a group of women in a clinic. One woman asks, 'When should I do this examination?' What is the best response for the nurse?

A. You should perform breast self-examination early in the morning for most accurate results.'

B. Breast self-examination should be done a few days after your period begins every month.'

C. Breast self-examination should be done by women after the age of 40 on the first of every month.'

D. Breast self-examination is best done just before you expect your menstrual period.'

Explanation: Performing breast self-examination a few days after menstruation, when breasts are less tender, ensures accuracy.