A nurse is caring for the client. Exhibits Select the 5 findings that indicate the client's condition has improved.
Explanation & Rationale
Rationale: A. Fundal height: The fundus has descended to 4 cm below the umbilicus and remains firm, indicating effective involution of the uterus and improvement from the previously boggy, tender fundus. B. Heart rate: The client’s heart rate has decreased from 110/min on postpartum day 3 to 88/min on day 5, reflecting stabilization and decreased physiologic stress. C. Hgb: Hemoglobin decreased slightly from 11.1 g/dL to 10 g/dL. While this is a minor drop, it does not indicate improvement and may reflect ongoing blood loss or hemodilution postpartum. D. Temperature: The client’s temperature has normalized to 37.2° C (99° F) from febrile readings of 38.6° C (101.5° F), indicating resolution of the infection or inflammatory process. E. WBC count: The WBC count decreased from 33,000/mm³ to 10,000/mm³, demonstrating resolution of the previous leukocytosis associated with infection or postpartum inflammation. F. Lochia: Lochia has decreased in amount, is brownish-red without odor, indicating normal postpartum progression and resolution of the previously foul-smelling discharge, signifying improvement.