A charge nurse is recommending postpartum clients for discharge following a local disaster. Which of the following clients should the nurse recommend for discharge first?
Explanation & Rationale
A. A client 1 day post-cesarean birth is still at risk for postoperative complications (e.g., infection, bleeding, pain, immobility). This client requires ongoing hospital monitoring. B. A client who delivered vaginally 36 hours ago and has only a second-degree laceration is generally stable and can safely be discharged home with proper instructions for perineal care. C. The client with preeclampsia and severe hypertension (166/110 mm Hg) is at high risk for seizures, stroke, and organ complications. This client must remain hospitalized for stabilization and management. D. A client recently transfused after postpartum hemorrhage needs continued monitoring for recurrent bleeding and transfusion reactions. Discharging this client would be unsafe.