The Nurse Is Caring for a Postpartum Client Who Is

question 1

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a postpartum client who is 4 hours postoperative following a cesarean birth. Which nursing interventions are appropriate based on these data? Select all that apply.

• A) Administering the prescribed analgesics, as needed
• B) Encouraging ambulation to the bathroom to void
• C) Encouraging leg exercises every 2 hours
• D) Encouraging coughing and deep breathing every 2 to 4 hours
• E) Encouraging the use of breathing, relaxation, and distraction

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