Priority Nursing Intervention in Postpartum Assessment

Hard Ante/intra/postpartum And Newborn Care Postpartum Care

A postpartum client is being assessed on the third day after a normal vaginal delivery. During the assessment, you note the presence of a firm uterus and moderate lochia rubra. The client reports mild cramping and expresses concern over a foul smell to her vaginal discharge. Which nursing intervention is the priority at this time?

Encourage increased fluid intake to prevent dehydration.

Perform a perineal assessment to check for signs of infection.

Instruct the client to ambulate to promote uterine involution.

Administer analgesics for cramping pain.

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