Postpartum Care Discharge Instructions

Very Hard Ante/intra/postpartum And Newborn Care Postpartum Care

A postpartum patient is being discharged after a normal vaginal delivery. As part of her discharge teaching, the nurse must provide the patient with important information regarding her care and recovery. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include to ensure a safe and healthy postpartum period? (Select all that apply)

Select all that apply:

Encourage adequate rest to facilitate recovery.

Instruct the patient to maintain a well-balanced diet, including hydration.

Advise the patient to avoid sexual intercourse for at least six weeks.

Suggest that the patient perform pelvic floor exercises regularly.

Instruct the patient to monitor for signs of infection, such as fever or foul-smelling lochia.

Encourage the patient to schedule a follow-up appointment with her healthcare provider within two weeks.

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