To facilitate adequate urinary elimination during the postpartum period, the nurse should incorporate which intervention in the plan of care?
a. Have the client drink carbonated beverages to promote urinary excretion.
b. Tell the client that because of postpartum diuresis there is less risk to develop dehydration.
c. Limit fluid intake to prevent polyuria.
d. Teach the client to do pelvic floor exercises to combat potential stress incontinence.
ANS: D
Educating the client to use pelvic floor exercises will help strengthen pelvic muscles. Carbonated beverages will lead to increased gas and potential gastrointestinal discomfort. During the postpartum period, the client is at greater risk for dehydration and thus should increase fluids. Limitation of fluids is not warranted during the postpartum period.
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