To Monitor for Potential Hemorrhage in the Patient Who Has

question 39

Multiple Choice

To monitor for potential hemorrhage in the patient who has just had a cesarean birth, which action should the recovery room nurse implement?

• A) Monitor her urinary output.
• B) Maintain an intravenous infusion at 1 mL/hour.
• C) Assess the abdominal dressings for drainage.
• D) Assess the uterus for firmness every 15 minutes.

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