Which nursing note reflects a normal elimination of excess fluid?
a. "Moderate lochia serosa."
b. "Urine dark amber. Scant lochia alba."
c. "Perspiring profusely. Vomited 200 mL clear emesis."
d. "Urine pale, 2800 mL past 24 hours. Wet gown changed ? 2."
ANS: D
The postpartum woman primarily loses excess fluid by diaphoresis (excessive perspiration) and diuresis (excessive urinary output). The high output of dilute urine and wet gown are related to diuresis and diaphoresis.
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