The Postpartum Home Care Nurse Is Assessing a New Mother

The postpartum home care nurse is assessing a new mother, and finds her temperature to be 101.6°F. What is the most important nursing action?

A) Ask the mother how often and how well the baby is nursing.
B) Determine the frequency of the mother's voiding and stooling.
C) Verify how many hours of sleep she is getting per day.
D) Assess the odor and color of the lochia and perineum.