Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is assisting a client out of bed for the first time since delivery. The client becomes frightened when she passes a large amount of lochia.Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Lochia can pool in the vagina while lying in bed, leading to a larger amount being expelled upon standing. This is a normal occurrence and not a cause for concern.