The nurse would be concerned if a client exhibited which of the following symptoms during her postpartum stay?
Answer(s): C
(A) Bradycardia is an expected assessment during the postpartum period. (B) Diuresis can occur during labor and the postpartum period and is an expected physiological adaptation. (C) A return of rubra after the serosa period may indicate a postpartal complication. (D) Diaphoresis, especially at night, is an expected physiological change and does not indicate an infectious process. Bradycardia, diuresis, and diaphoresis are normal postpartum physiological responses to adjust the cardiac output and blood volume to the nonpregnant state.
The nurse provides a male client with diet teaching so that he can help prevent constipation in the future. Which food choices indicate that this teaching has been understood?
Answer(s): D
(A) Eggs and hash browns do not provide much fiber and bulk, so they do not effectively prevent constipation. (B) Pancakes and syrup also have little fiber and bulk, so they do not effectively prevent constipation. (C) Bagel and cream cheese do not provide intestinal bulk. (D) A combination of oatmeal and fresh fruit will provide fiber and intestinal bulk.
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