Is the client experiencing true labor? Why or why not? b. What information would be most important for the nurse to explain to the client about labor? 2, 3, 4 2. A postpartum client who is breastfeeding calls the clinic because her breasts have become quite tender. She is 4 days postpartum and is told to come to the clinic for evaluation. At the clinic, assessment reveals that her breasts are shiny and red, hard, and very warm to the touch. Her nipples are intact and her temperature is slightly elevated. The newborn has been feeding well and appears satisfied after breastfeeding. a. What would the nurse explain as the underlying condition occurring? b. What measures would be important for the nurse to discuss with the client about her situation? 17 3. A nurse is counseling a pregnant woman who is considering her options for giving birth. She is unsure if she wants to give 1 birth in a hospital setting. a. What other options can the nurse discuss with this client? b. What are the advantages?
1. A pregnant client, gravida 1 para 0, comes to the labor and
delivery area stating that she thinks she is in labor. She reports
short, somewhat irregular contractions occurring in the lower
portion of the abdomen that seem to lessen when she walks. Her
estimated date of delivery is tomorrow.
a. Is the client experiencing true labor? Why or why not?
b. What information would be most important for the nurse
to explain to the client about labor? 2, 3, 4
2. A postpartum client who is breastfeeding calls the clinic
because her breasts have become quite tender. She is 4 days
postpartum and is told to come to the clinic for evaluation. At the
clinic, assessment reveals that her breasts are shiny and red, hard,
and very warm to the touch. Her nipples are intact and her
temperature is slightly elevated. The newborn has been feeding
well and appears satisfied after breastfeeding.
a. What would the nurse explain as the underlying condition
occurring?
b. What measures would be important for the nurse to
discuss with the client about her situation? 17
3. A nurse is counseling a pregnant woman who is considering
her options for giving birth. She is unsure if she wants to give 1
birth in a hospital setting. a. What other options can the nurse discuss with this client? b. What are the advantages?
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