Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client requesting to go to the bathroom immediately after a vaginal birthA nurse is caring for a client who is requesting to go to the bathroom immediately after a vaginal birth. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
Assisting the client to the bathroom and assessing lochia is the best action. It ensures safety due to potential weakness post-delivery and allows monitoring of lochia for signs of excessive bleeding or infection, which is critical in the immediate postpartum period.