The Nurse Is Performing a Postpartum Assessment on a Client

question 32

Multiple Choice

The nurse is performing a postpartum assessment on a client and concludes with the assessment depicted in the figure. Which is the rationale for performing the depicted assessment?

• A) Check for edema.
• B) Check for range of motion.
• C) Check for adequate reflexes.
• D) Check for deep vein thrombosis.

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