A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 12 hr postpartum. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

Rationale: A. Increased urinary output: Diuresis is expected within the first 12 to 24 hours postpartum as the body eliminates excess fluid retained during pregnancy. Increased urinary output helps reduce blood volume and interstitial fluid accumulated during gestation, making this a normal finding. B. Temperature 38.2° C (100.0° F): A slight elevation in temperature can occur postpartum due to dehydration or breast engorgement, but 38.2°C is at the upper limit and may suggest infection if persistent. Therefore, it should be monitored rather than considered a typical finding. C. Presence of lochia serosa: At 12 hours postpartum, lochia rubra, which is bright red and contains blood and tissue debris, is expected. Lochia serosa, which is pink or brown and more serous, typically appears around day 4 postpartum. D. Deep tendon reflexes 3+: Reflexes of 3+ are slightly brisker than normal and may indicate neurological irritability or preeclampsia if seen with other symptoms. A normal postpartum reflex should be 2+, so this finding requires further evaluation.