What should the nurse assess to determine healing of the uterus at the placental site?
1. Laboratory values
2. Uterine size
3. Blood pressure
4. Type, amount, and consistency of lochia
4
Explanation:
1. Laboratory values are too vague, since the actual values are not identified.
2. Uterine size alone is not enough to assess the placental site.
3. Blood pressure varies slightly in the normal postpartum client and would not affect the placental site.
4. Type, amount, and consistency of lochia determine the stage of healing of the placental site, which occurs by a process of exfoliation.
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