A client has had an elective cesarean delivery. What postoperative care should the nurse offer this client?
A) Intake and output should be recorded for 12 hours only.
B) Client should be put on prolonged bed rest.
C) Fundal assessment should be avoided.
D) Lochia and the incision should be observed.
D
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Following an elective cesarean section, the lochia and the incision should be observed for any changes. Intake and output should be recorded for 24 to 48 hours. Early ambulation and breathing exercises are important; therefore, the client should not be put on prolonged bed rest. Although fundal assessment may be difficult because of the abdominal dressing, it is important to prevent hemorrhage.
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