The nurse assesses the postpartum client who has not had a bowel movement by the third postpartum day. Which of the following nursing interventions would be appropriate?
A. Encourage patience; it will happen soon.
B. Instruct the client to eat a low-fiber diet.
C. Encourage the client to decrease her fluid intake.
D. Obtain an order for a stool softener.
Question 2
The nurse is caring for a postpartal client who is experiencing afterpains following the birth of her third child. Which of the following comfort measures should the nurse implement to decrease the client's pain? (Select all that apply.)
A. Offer warm blankets for her abdomen.
B. Call the physician to report this finding.
C. Inform her that this is not normal, and she will need an oxytocic agent.
D. Massage the fundus of the uterus gently and observe lochia for clots.
E. Administer a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
At-a-Glance Joint Movement Techniques Cont
Measuring the client’s weight with a standard platform scale
Protruding movement of tongue
Testing client’s ability to identify dull sensation
Approaching the client for the ophthalmoscopic exam
Movement of Nutrients