Question

The nurse provides care for a client 24 hours after delivery, and the client states that she has been voiding large amounts of urine. Which response by the nurse best?

a. you probably have a urinary tract infection.
b. your body is getting rid of the increased fluid.
c. you must be drinking large amounts of fluid.
d. your blood glucose is probably elevated.

Answer 1

The client's increased urine production is a normal response to delivering a baby and the body getting rid of excess fluid.

Step-by-step explanation:

The client's statement of voiding large amounts of urine 24 hours after delivery can be attributed to several factors. The downward pressure of the uterus during pregnancy compresses the urinary bladder, leading to frequent urination. In addition, the maternal urinary system processes both maternal and fetal wastes, further increasing the total volume of urine. The increased urine production is a normal physiological response to the delivery and the body getting rid of excess fluid.