NCLEX PN Practice Tests Practice Question
The LPN is caring for all of the following women on the postpartum unit. Which situation requires further attention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Option B requires further attention because a uterine fundus that is 3 cm above the umbilicus 12 hours postpartum suggests potential uterine atony or retained placental fragments, which can lead to hemorrhage.
Option A, red vaginal drainage four hours postpartum, is expected as lochia rubra is normal in the immediate postpartum period.
Option C, a request to delay breastfeeding, is not uncommon and does not indicate a medical issue; mothers may need rest after a long labor.
Option D, sweating and increased urination, is typically a sign of normal postpartum diuresis as the body expels excess fluid.
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