Which Information Should the Nurse Take into Consideration When Planning

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which information should the nurse take into consideration when planning care for a postpartum client with cardiac disease?

• A) The plan of care for a postpartum client is the same as the plan for any pregnant woman.
• B) The plan of care includes rest,stool softeners,and monitoring of the effect of activity.
• C) The plan of care includes frequent ambulating,alternating with active range-of-motion exercises.
• D) The plan of care includes limiting visits with the infant to once per day.

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