A nurse is caring for four postoperative clients who each had a total abdominal hysterectomy.Which client should the nurse assess first upon initial rounding?

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Normal vaginal bleeding should be less than one saturated perineal pad in 4 hours.Two saturated pads in such a short time could indicate hemorrhage,which is a priority.The other clients also have needs,but the client with excessive bleeding should be assessed first.

A Nurse Is Caring for Four Postoperative Clients Who Each