Which will most likely be part of the nursing care of a woman postcaesarean section with spinal anesthesia?
a. Early ambulation to avoid constipation
b. Fluid restrictions to decrease blood volume
c. Lying flat 6 to 8 hours to avoid spinal headache
d. IV antibiotics to avoid postpartum infection
ANS: C
This is the most likely because of the spinal anesthesia. Although antibiotics may be ordered, this is not the most likely.
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