Postoperative care of the pregnant woman who requires abdominal surgery for appendicitis includes which additional assessment?

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Care for the pregnant woman who has had abdominal surgery for appendicitis includes assessment of the fetal heart rate and uterine activity to detect any signs of fetal distress or preterm labor. Intake and output and IV site, signs of infection, and vital signs and incision are all important assessments in postoperative care, but are not specific to the pregnant woman's needs.

Postoperative Care of the Pregnant Woman Who Requires Abdominal Surgery