What nursing intervention would be most important for a postpartum woman who received spinal anesthesia?
A.
Assess vital signs.
B.
Facilitate bonding.
C.
Monitor urine output.
D.
Promote breastfeeding.
ANS: C
Because spinal anesthesia can cause bladder atony, it is important for the nurse to monitor the postpartum woman's urine output. Assessing vital signs and promoting bonding are important for all new mothers. Nurses should promote breastfeeding if this is the woman's preference.
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