The nurse is assessing a postpartum teen mother. What considerations does the nurse have for conducting this exam? (Select all that apply.)

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This nurse needs to consider that the client is both an adolescent and a postpartum mother when performing an assessment. The nurse would allow the teen to voice concerns about the exam itself and would assess the teen's knowledge of her postpartum status. Using the sides of the hands allows for better palpation of the fundus. The client should be allowed to void prior to fundal palpation if needed. Immunization concerns are generally handled in prenatal care.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Postpartum Teen Mother