29 Client Conditions Affecting Postpartum
Care
Unfolding Case Study 29.1
Thinking Exercise 29.1.1
The nurse is caring for a 41-year-old client who had a cesarean section 12 hours ago.
Highlight the client findings that require immediate follow-up.
History and Physical Nurses’ Notes Laboratory Results Orders
1330: G6P4 (Term: 3; Preterm: 1; Spontaneous abortion: 2; Living: 4) client who delivered at 385⁄7 weeks’ gesta-
tion to viable male via repeat cesarean section for breech presentation with Apgar scores of 6, 8, and 9 at 1, 5,
and 10 minutes, respectively. Weight: 6 lb 3 oz (2.8 kg). Cord blood sent for typing. Estimated blood loss 1100 mL.
Obstetric Complications
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Thinking Exercise 29.1.2
The nurse is caring for a 41-year-old client who had a cesarean section 12 hours ago.
History and Physical Nurses’ Notes Laboratory Results Orders
1330: G6P4 (Term: 3; Preterm: 1; Spontaneous abortion: 2; Living: 4) client who delivered at 385⁄7 weeks’ gesta-
tion to viable male via repeat cesarean section for breech presentation with Apgar scores of 6, 8, and 9 at 1, 5,
and 10 minutes, respectively. Weight: 6 lb 3 oz (2.8 kg). Cord blood sent for typing. Estimated blood loss 1100 mL.
Obstetric Complications
Results (24 Hours
Laboratory Tests Postpartum) Results (Predelivery) Reference Range
41% 37%–47%
(0.29 volume fraction) (0.41 volume fraction) (0.37–0.47 volume
fraction)
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Care
Unfolding Case Study 29.1
Thinking Exercise 29.1.1
The nurse is caring for a 41-year-old client who had a cesarean section 12 hours ago.
Highlight the client findings that require immediate follow-up.
History and Physical Nurses’ Notes Laboratory Results Orders
1330: G6P4 (Term: 3; Preterm: 1; Spontaneous abortion: 2; Living: 4) client who delivered at 385⁄7 weeks’ gesta-
tion to viable male via repeat cesarean section for breech presentation with Apgar scores of 6, 8, and 9 at 1, 5,
and 10 minutes, respectively. Weight: 6 lb 3 oz (2.8 kg). Cord blood sent for typing. Estimated blood loss 1100 mL.
Obstetric Complications
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, CHAPTER 29 Client Conditions Affecting Postpartum Care 351
Thinking Exercise 29.1.2
The nurse is caring for a 41-year-old client who had a cesarean section 12 hours ago.
History and Physical Nurses’ Notes Laboratory Results Orders
1330: G6P4 (Term: 3; Preterm: 1; Spontaneous abortion: 2; Living: 4) client who delivered at 385⁄7 weeks’ gesta-
tion to viable male via repeat cesarean section for breech presentation with Apgar scores of 6, 8, and 9 at 1, 5,
and 10 minutes, respectively. Weight: 6 lb 3 oz (2.8 kg). Cord blood sent for typing. Estimated blood loss 1100 mL.
Obstetric Complications
Results (24 Hours
Laboratory Tests Postpartum) Results (Predelivery) Reference Range
41% 37%–47%
(0.29 volume fraction) (0.41 volume fraction) (0.37–0.47 volume
fraction)
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