To monitor for potential hemorrhage in the woman who has just had a cesarean birth, the recovery room nurse should:
a. maintain an intravenous infusion at 1 ml/hr.
b. assess the abdominal dressings for drainage.
c. assess the uterus for firmness every 15 minutes.
d. monitor her urinary output.
C
Maintaining contraction of the uterus is important in controlling bleeding from the placental site.
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A) Have the patient's meal tray available. B) Have the patient begin the meal tray 30 minutes following the injection. C) Feed the patient prior to administering the dose of insulin. D) Watch for symptoms of hyperglycemia.
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