The postpartal client has been home for a week following a vaginal delivery with a first-degree tear.The nurse is preparing for a home visit.The nurse would need to assess for:

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For a postpartal client who had a first-degree tear and vaginal delivery, assessing dietary intake of fiber and fluids is important. This will help ensure the client does not become constipated, which can cause discomfort and interrupt the healing process of the perineum. It is also important for the client to stay hydrated during this time of healing. The other options listed are not as relevant to a postpartal client who had a first-degree tear and vaginal delivery.

The Postpartal Client Has Been Home for a Week Following