Maternal Newborn Exam Questions (60 Terms) With Verified Definitions Updated 2024

A nurse is providing teaching about family planning to a client who has a new prescription for a diaphragm. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? {Ans: The client should keep the diaphragm in place for at least 6 hr after intercourse to provide protection against pregnancy.}A nurse is assessing a newborn following a circumcision. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the newborn is experiencing pain? {Ans: Behavioral responses to a newborn's pain include facial expressions (for example, chin quivering, grimacing, and furrowing of the brow).}A nurse is calculating a client's expected date of birth using Naegele's rule. The client tells the nurse that her last menstrual cycle started on November 27th. Which of the following dates is the client's expected date of birth? {Ans: When using Naegele's rule to calculate the estimated date of birth for a client, the nurse should subtract 3 months from the first day of the client's last menstrual cycle and then add 7 days. November 27th minus 3 months equals August 27th. August 27th plus 7 days equals September 3rd.}A nurse is planning care for a client who is