The nurse is providing postpartum care to an obese patient. As part of care for this patient, the nurse should: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Apply sequential compression devices.
2. Have the mother ambulate as early as possible.
3. Encourage bottle-feeding over breastfeeding.
4. Supervise breastfeeding.
5. Instruct the patient on signs of infection.
1,2,4,5
Rationale 1: SCDs help prevent deep vein thrombosis, for which this patient is at risk.
Rationale 2: Early ambulation helps prevent deep vein thrombosis, for which this patient is at risk.
Rationale 3: There is no reason bottle-feeding would be a better choice for an obese patient.
Rationale 4: The nurse should monitor the new mother when breastfeeding to ensure the newborn's safety.
Rationale 5: The obese postpartum patient is at great risk for infection.
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