The vital signs of a postpartum patient on day 1 after delivery are: Temp 99F, RR 18, HR 78, BP 140/90. What is the appropriate intervention by the nurse?
A) Report the slight elevation in BP
B) Nothing, the vital signs are within normal limits
C) Recheck all vital signs in 30 minutes
D) Recheck only the BP in 30 minutes
Question 2
One postpartum patient, delivering two days prior, is asking when she needs to use protection to not get pregnant again right now. How should the nurse respond?
A) You should not have intercourse until you are cleared by the provider
B) Ovulation may return as soon as three weeks after delivery
C) You will not ovulate until your menstrual cycle returns
D) Ovulation does not return for six months after delivery
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A medical assistant listening to the patient and physician discuss the patient's care.
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