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chandani

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The postpartum client who is being discharged from the hospital experienced severe postpartum depression after her last birth. What should the nurse include in the plan of care for this client?
 
  A. One visit from a home care nurse, to take place in two days
   B. Two visits from a public health nurse over the next month
   C. An appointment with a mental health counselor within ten days
   D. Follow-up with the obstetrician in six weeks

Question 2

The client delivered her second child yesterday, and is preparing to be discharged. She expresses concern to the nurse because she developed an upper urinary tract infection (UTI) after the birth of her first child.
 
  Which statement indicates that the client needs additional teaching about this issue? A. If I start to have burning with urination, I need to call the doctor.
   B. Drinking eight glasses of water each day will help prevent another UTI.
   C. I will remember to wipe from front to back after I move my bowels.
   D. Voiding two or three times per day will help prevent a recurrence.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D



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