Maternal-newborn nursing · practice question

A postpartum client on the mother-baby unit is being evaluated for postpartum hemorrhage risk. Assessment data include temperature 101.4°F (38.6°C), uterine tenderness, and foul-smelling lochia. Which documentation should the nurse record to best support safe care and communication?

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Objective assessment findings, nursing actions taken, client response, and provider notification when indicated.Copied yesterday's note without updating current assessment data.Subjective opinions only without measurable findings."Client fine; no changes noted."

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A. Objective assessment findings, nursing actions taken, client response, and provider notification when indicated.

Why

Safe documentation is specific, objective, and reflects assessment, intervention, response, and escalation when needed.

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A postpartum client on the mother-baby unit is being evaluated for postpartum hemorrhage risk. Assessment data include temperature 101.4°F (38.6°C), uterine tenderness, and foul-smelling lochia. Which documentation should the nurse record to best support safe care and communication?

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