Question

A primigravida at 38 weeks of gestation presents to the clinic with a blood pressure of 142/94 mm Hg, edema in all extremities, and a weight gain of 5 lb (2.3 kg) since the previous checkup 1 week ago. The client has delivered and is receiving magnesium sulfate postpartum. What is the priority nursing action during the immediate 4 hours after delivery?a. Monitoring blood pressure
b. Monitoring urinary output
c. Observing amount of lochia
d. Assessing breast-feeding technique

Answer 1

Answer:

c. Observing amount of lochia

Explanation:

Primigravida is a term used to to describe a woman who is pregnant for the first time.

When a woman is pregnant for the first time she undergoes a lot of monitoring and check up in order to be able to determine if she is going to have a high risk pregnancy or not.

When she gives birth, after 4 hours the nurse tend to monitor the first time mum be observing the amount of lochia she is producing.

Lochia is the discharge from the private part of a woman when she just gives birth which is comprised of blood, mucus and uterine tissue.

The nurse monitors the colour and how much is produced in other to ensure it is the appropriate amount .