After delivery, the vital signs should be checked routinely
A. every 5 minutes for 4 hours, then hourly.
B. hourly for 8 hours, then every 8 hours.
C. as ordered until stable, then every 4 hours.
D. every 15 minutes until stable, then every shift.
Answer: C
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