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lak

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A client complains of constipation during the postpartum period. Which nursing intervention would be highest priority to include in the client's plan of care?
 
  a. Drink 3 to 4 glasses of fluid per day.
  b. Limit activity.
  c. Eat beans or cabbage.
  d. Avoid using laxatives for longer than a week.

Question 2

Which will most likely be part of the nursing care of a woman postcaesarean section with spinal anesthesia?
 
  a. Early ambulation to avoid constipation
  b. Fluid restrictions to decrease blood volume
  c. Lying flat 6 to 8 hours to avoid spinal headache
  d. IV antibiotics to avoid postpartum infection



momtoalll

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Laxative use should be limited to 1 week to prevent adverse effects. Activity should be encouraged to promote peristalsis. The client should drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of fluid per day and should avoid foods that promote gas, such as beans or cabbage.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
This is the most likely because of the spinal anesthesia. Although antibiotics may be ordered, this is not the most likely.



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