Two days ago a woman gave birth to a full-term infant.Last night she awakened several times to urinate and noted that her gown and bedding were wet from profuse diaphoresis.Which physiologic alteration is the cause for the diaphoresis and diuresis that this client is experiencing?

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During pregnancy, there is an increase in blood volume to support the growing fetus. After delivery, this excess blood volume is eliminated through diuresis (increased urine output) and sweating (diaphoresis) as the body returns to its pre-pregnancy state. This is a normal physiologic process and not related to an infection or increased metabolic rate. Increased venous pressure in the lower extremities would not cause diaphoresis or diuresis.

Two Days Ago a Woman Gave Birth to a Full-Term