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.
Question 2
A patient is sent from the physician's office for assessment because of too little amniotic fluid. The nurse is aware that oligohydramnios can result in
a. Excessive fetal urine secretion
b. Newborn respiratory distress
c. Central nervous system abnormality
d. Gastrointestinal blockage