With Regard to the Condition and Reconditioning of the Urinary

question 9

Multiple Choice

With regard to the condition and reconditioning of the urinary system after childbirth, nurses should be aware that:

• A) Kidney function returns to normal a few days after birth.
• B) Diastasis recti abdominis is a common condition that alters the voiding reflex.
• C) Fluid loss through perspiration and increased urinary output accounts for a weight loss of over 2 kg during the puerperium.
• D) With adequate emptying of the bladder, bladder tone usually is restored 2 to 3 weeks after childbirth.

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