Q. On the second postpartum day a gravida 6, para 5 complains of intermittent abdominal cramping. The nurse should assess for:
A. endometritis.
B. postpartum hemorrhage.
C. subinvolution.
D. afterpains.
Correct Answer: D
Reason: In a multiparous client, decreased uterine muscle tone causes alternating relaxation and contraction during uterine involution, which leads to afterpains. The client's symptoms don't suggest endometritis, hemorrhage, or subinvolution.
A. endometritis.
B. postpartum hemorrhage.
C. subinvolution.
D. afterpains.
Correct Answer: D
Reason: In a multiparous client, decreased uterine muscle tone causes alternating relaxation and contraction during uterine involution, which leads to afterpains. The client's symptoms don't suggest endometritis, hemorrhage, or subinvolution.
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