When caring for a new mother after cesarean birth, what complications would the nurse anticipate? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Back pain
2. Pulmonary infection
3. Deep vein thrombosis
4. Pulmonary embolism
5. Perineal edema
2, 3, 4
Explanation: 2. Immobility after delivery increases the risk of pulmonary infection.
3. Immobility after delivery increases the risk of deep vein thrombosis.
4. Immobility after delivery increases the risk of pulmonary embolism.
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