NCLEX-PN

Category - Health Promotion

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A nurse is caring for a female client who gave birth 24 hours earlier. Which of the following is an expected assessment finding at this time?

A foul-smelling vaginal discharge
Body temperature of 102^OF
Bright red vaginal discharge, soaking sanitary pads in less than 2 hours.
Uterus at the level of the umbilicus.

Explanation

Answer: D - The uterus is felt at the level of the umbilicus during the first 24 hours. The other options must be reported to the RN or physician.

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