Should specifically assess related to a postpartum patient

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Assignment:

Postpartum Discussion: Claudia

You have been assigned to care for Claudia, she is a patient of Hispanic descent. She delivered 5 hours ago. She has had two previous children. You ask about her Lochia; "Oh, it's just like my normal period." As you assess her you find that her uterus is 2 above the umbilicus and deviated left. "I just urinated 15 minutes ago." You do your hourly rounding, you find that Claudia is pale and diaphoretic. Her VS are T 99.2 (Oral), HR 120, R 26, and BP 140/110 and she complains of nausea.

Part 1: What is your assessment (Head to Toe - 7 system)? Include any cultural concerns.

Part 2: What other questions/interventions should you specifically assess related to a postpartum patient (hint: BUBBLE-HE)?

*Note: For your assessment findings, you may make up any information that is not given. Use what you think might be actual findings for a postpartum assessment 5 hours after delivery.

Please provide narrative charting with bullet point responses.

What is your priority? What is not as high a priority?

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