A woman with a history of mild heart failure has just vaginally given birth to a healthy baby.What action by the nurse is most important?

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Dramatic changes occur in the maternal hemodynamic system after the birth of the baby.This can lead to cardiac instability.In a woman with known heart failure,the nurse should be vigilant about assessing for signs of heart failure.Listening to heart sounds is part of the assessment,but is not sufficient.The woman may or may not need a catheter for hourly urine output assessments or an EKG.

A Woman with a History of Mild Heart Failure Has