Postpartum Care Interventions

Hard Ante/intra/postpartum And Newborn Care Postpartum Care

A 28-year-old female patient is in the postpartum unit following a vaginal delivery of a healthy newborn. During her recovery, the nurse understands the importance of comprehensive postpartum care to ensure the health and well-being of both the mother and the baby. Which of the following postpartum interventions should the nurse implement during her care? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply:

Encourage the mother to initiate breastfeeding within the first hour after delivery.

Monitor the patient for signs of postpartum hemorrhage.

Assess the mother’s uterine tone and fundal height every 15 minutes during the first hour.

Educate the mother about perineal care and the use of ice packs.

Encourage early ambulation to prevent thromboembolic complications.

Administer the Tdap vaccine before discharge.

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