During the immediate postpartum period, the mother has a temperature of 100.2 ° F, pulse 52, respirations 18, BP 138/84. What should the nurse do?
a. Report the temperature as abnormal
b. Continue to monitor every 15 minutes
c. Report the pulse as abnormal
d. Nothing as the vital signs are normal
ANS: D
The vital signs are normal for a new postpartum patient.
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