Nursing Management of Breast Inflammation
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Which medication is used to prevent and treat pulmonary embolism and thrombosis in postpartum women?

  • Oxytocic
  • Warfarin sodium
  • Heparin sodium injection (correct)
  • Methylergonovi-ne maleate

What is the recommended administration route for heparin in postpartum women?

  • Intravenous (IV) as a "piggy back" infusion
  • Intramuscular (IM) injection
  • Subcutaneous (SQ) injection into the abdomen (correct)
  • Oral administration

What is the purpose of warfarin sodium in postpartum care?

  • To stimulate uterine contractions
  • To interfere with hepatic synthesis of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors (correct)
  • To prevent and treat pulmonary embolism and thrombosis
  • To inhibit thrombus formation

What should the nurse assess in a postpartum woman receiving anticoagulant therapy?

<p>Color and amount of lochia and observe for bleeding (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common postpartum complication that may require a D&C (dilation and curettage) procedure?

<p>Uterine atony (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary nursing intervention for a postpartum woman with myometritis (uterine infection)?

<p>Administer prescribed antibiotics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bacteria is commonly associated with mastitis in breastfeeding women?

<p>Staphylococcus aureus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after delivery?

<p>Wearing loose, non-constrictive clothing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended nursing management for a patient with mastitis?

<p>Apply warm compresses, provide analgesics, and assess uterine involution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential complication of a cesarean delivery?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended nursing intervention for a patient at risk for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after delivery?

<p>Apply antiembolism stockings before ambulation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential sign or symptom of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?

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Which of the following is a predisposing factor for puerperal infection?

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Which of the following is a diagnostic finding for deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?

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Which of the following is a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after childbirth?

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Which of the following is a characteristic assessment finding for myometritis, an infection of the uterine muscle?

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Which of the following is NOT a common causative agent for puerperal infection?

<p>$\text{Mycobacterium tuberculosis}$ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended medical management for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after childbirth?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic assessment finding for endometritis, an infection of the uterine lining?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a risk factor for thrombophlebitis or deep vein thrombosis after childbirth?

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Which of the following is a nursing management strategy for endometritis?

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Which of the following is a predisposing factor for mastitis, an infection of the breast tissue?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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