A 2 7 – year – old patient, now G 2 P 2 , has had an emergency cesarean birth secondary to fetal distress. She is not on the postpartum unit 1 2 hours after birth. Subjective data Her first birth was a routine vaginal birth with no complications. Patient states she is itching and nothing is helping to stop the itching. Objective data Vital Signs: T 9 9 . 4 deg F ( 3 7 . 4 deg C ) , P 8 5 , R 1 2 , BP 1 2 8 / 7 8 Uterus Firm, Midline, at U Lochia is rubra and small in amount Bladder: voiding independently, Foley catheter removed 4 hours prior Surgical incision with dressing covering, no drainage noted All other assessments Within Normal Limits2. What additional assessments are required based on the use of epidural opioids?
[Answered]: A 2 7 – year – old patient, now G 2 P 2 , has had…
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