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sbar T.N. delivered a healthy male infant 2 hours ago. She had a midline episiotomy. This is her sixth pregnancy. Before this delivery, she was para 4014. She had an epidural block for her labor and delivery. She is now admitted to the postpartum unit. 1. What is important to note in the initial assessment

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It is important to assess body temperature and the existence of abnormal swellings. It is also necessary to assess urinary production and bowel function, existence of clots or bleeding, breast tenderness, uterus contraction and the patient's emotional state.

These factors are important to be evaluated to determine the level and recovery of the patient the normal functioning of the body, then go through the procedures presented. These procedures determine if the patient will need to be submitted to other procedures that guarantee both his physical and emotional well-being.

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