Which of the following clients is most likely to complain of afterbirth pains during her postpartum period?
a. G1 P0, diagnosed with preeclampsia
b. G2 P0, group B streptococci in the vagina
c. G3 P2, gave birth to a 4100-gram baby
d. G4 P1, diagnosed with preterm labor
ANS: c
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a. This client is a primipara. The nurse would not expect her to complain excessively of afterbirth pains.
b. This client is a primipara. The nurse would not expect her to complain excessively of afterbirth pains.
c. This client is a multipara and she delivered a macrosomic baby. She is likely to complain of severe afterbirth pains.
d. Although this client is a gravida 4, she is a para 1. The nurse would not expect her to complain excessively of afterbirth pains.
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