The nurse is caring for a woman during the first hour after delivery. It is most critical to assess her:
a. Respirations and temperature
b. Vaginal bleeding and uterine firmness
c. Bowel sounds and lung sounds
d. Knowledge of breastfeeding and infant care
ANS: B
In the early part of the fourth stage of labor, the uterus must remain contracted to compress the open blood vessels and prevent excessive bleeding. Assessment of bleeding and uterine firmness is critical to detect hemorrhage.
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