POST PARTUM CARE ASSESSMENT CORRECT 2026/2027 4 Pages

1. The nurse has received report on 4 clients. Which client should the nurse assess first? Client,

gravida 5, para 5, post vaginal delivery who is soaking a perineal pad every hour [68%

2. The nurse is caring for a postpartum client 36 hours after a cesarean birth who was just diagnosed

with postpartum endometritis. Which prescription is priority for the nurse to administer?

Clindamycin IV every 8 hours

3. The nurse is performing a postpartum assessment 12 hours after the prolonged vaginal delivery of a

term infant. Which assessment findings should be reported to the health care provider? Foul-

smelling lochia

4. A nurse is caring for a client who had a vaginal birth 2 hours ago. The client has satu a perineal

pad in 20 minutes. During assessment, the nurse notices that the client has a boggy fundus that is

deviated to the right and slightly above the umbilicus. Which intervention should the nurse perform

first? Assist client to use the bedpan to void

5. A nurse is providing care to a group of postpartum clients. Which client comment should prompt

further investigation? "My aunt has come over every day to care for the baby because the baby's

cries bother me

6. The nurse reviews the chart of a client who gave birth 4 hours ago. Which contributing factor

indicates that the client has an increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage? Third stage of labor lasting