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    A nurse is caring for the client. Exhibits Select the 5 findings that indicate the client's condition has improved.

    Explanation & Rationale

    Rationale: A. Heart rate: Initially elevated (110/min), the client’s heart rate has decreased to 78/min by postpartum day 5, reflecting hemodynamic stability and resolution of infection-related tachycardia. B. Temperature: Fever present on day 3 (38.6°C) has resolved by day 5 (37.1°C), indicating improved systemic response and reduced inflammation or infection. C. WBC count: Markedly elevated at 33,000/mm³ on day 3, consistent with postpartum endometritis, has normalized to 10,000/mm³ by day 5, suggesting resolution of infection. D. Fundal height: Uterine involution is progressing appropriately, moving from 1 cm above the umbilicus to 4 cm below by day 5, indicating the uterus is returning to its non-pregnant state. E. Lochia: Lochia has changed from moderate, foul-smelling, dark brown on day 3 to a small amount of brownish-red with no odor by day 5, showing improvement in uterine healing and decreased infection. F. Hemoglobin: The client’s hemoglobin has dropped from 11.1 g/dL to 10 g/dL. While still near the normal postpartum range, this decline does not represent an improvement and may indicate mild ongoing blood loss or dilutional effect.

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