Following a hysterectomy, the nurse assessing for abnormal bleeding would:
1. record the number of perineal pads used.
2. assess vital signs every 8 hours.
3. place the patient's bed in a high Fowler's position.
4. apply an abdominal binder.
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Recording the number of pads used and the appearance of the discharge is primary in posthysterectomy care. Check the abdominal dressing and perineal pad every hour for the first 12 hours. Report any excess bleeding. The patient should be placed on her side in a semi-Fowler's position. An abdominal binder, if used, has no effect on hemorrhage.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis
REF: 1056, Nursing Care Plan OBJ: 5 TOP: Hysterectomy
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
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