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A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who had postpartum hemorrhage and received blood transfusions during her hospital stay.
Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply)
Increasing fluid intake to at least 3 L per day is not necessary for postpartum hemorrhage recovery. Fluid intake should be based on thirst and urine output.
This can help replenish the blood loss and prevent anemia.
Avoiding strenuous activities for 6 weeks is not a specific recommendation for postpartum hemorrhage. The nurse should advise the client to gradually resume normal activities as tolerated and to rest when needed.
These can indicate a serious complication that needs immediate medical attention.
There is no evidence that sexual activity increases the risk of bleeding or infection after postpartum hemorrhage.
The correct answer is choice B, D and E. The nurse should include the following information in the teaching:
• Increase iron-rich foods in the diet. This can help replenish the blood loss and prevent anemia.
• Report any signs of infection, such as fever or foul-smelling lochia. These can indicate a serious complication that needs immediate medical attention.
• Resume sexual intercourse as soon as desired. There is no evidence that sexual activity increases the risk of bleeding or infection after postpartum hemorrhage.
Choice A is wrong because increasing fluid intake to at least 3 L per day is not necessary for postpartum hemorrhage recovery. Fluid intake should be based on thirst and urine output.
Choice C is wrong because avoiding strenuous activities for 6 weeks is not a specific recommendation for postpartum hemorrhage. The nurse should advise the client to gradually resume normal activities as tolerated and to rest when needed.