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Competency-Based Assessments

Maternal Newborn NursingCompetency-Based Assessments

Competency-Based Assessments

1 .
Analyze how the physiologic changes in the postpartum period may differ for a person who had a cesarean section compared to a vaginal delivery. How might these differences influence recovery?
2 .
How might cultural influences shape a patient’s decision to seek or delay seeking postpartum care? What strategies can nurses employ to bridge potential gaps in cultural understanding?
3 .
As a clinical nurse, how would you address physical and emotional aspects of comfort for a newly postpartum patient?
4 .
In what ways could you integrate nonpharmacologic interventions to promote maternal comfort in the postpartum period, and how would you assess the effectiveness of these interventions?
5 .
Generate a comprehensive discharge plan for a postpartum patient and newborn, considering their unique needs. How would you ensure that the goals of discharge planning are achieved?
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