The nurse provides a list of discharge instructions to the client who has delivered a healthy newborn by cesarean delivery. Which statement by the client indicates the need for further in-structions?
1. Begin abdominal exercises immediately.
2. Notify the physician if I develop a fever.
3. Lift nothing heavier than the newborn for at least 2 weeks.
4. Turn on my side and push up with my arms to get out of bed.
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Rationale: Abdominal exercises should not start immediately following abdominal surgery until 3 to 4 weeks postoperatively to allow for healing of the incision. The other options are appropri-ate instructions for the client following a cesarean delivery.
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