A nurse is caring for a client who has undergone uterine dilation and curettage. What nursing care measure should be employed when caring for this client?
A) Avoid the administration of analgesics.
B) Instruct the client to change the vaginal gauze frequently.
C) Monitor the client for signs of urinary retention.
D) Report to the physician if the vaginal discharge is bloody.
C
Feedback:
The nurse should monitor the client for signs of urinary retention. Mild analgesics can be used to relieve minor discomfort. Packing the vagina with gauze can cause difficulty in voiding, so the gauze can be removed the day after the procedure. The initial vaginal discharge will be bloody and will gradually become serosanguineous after a few days.
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