Question

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a postpartum client. For which of the following manifestations should the nurse instruct the client to monitor and report to the provider?

a) Temperature above 100.4°F
b) Blood pressure within normal range
c) Mild postpartum bleeding
d) Normal breast engorgement

Answer 1

The nurse should instruct the postpartum client to monitor and report a temperature above 100.4°F as it could indicate an infection.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should instruct the postpartum client to monitor and report a temperature above 100.4°F (option a). A temperature above this range could indicate an infection, such as endometritis or urinary tract infection, which require prompt medical attention.