To monitor for potential hemorrhage in the woman who has just had a cesarean birth,the recovery room nurse should

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Monitoring the uterus for firmness every 15 minutes is the most appropriate action in monitoring for potential hemorrhage in a woman who has just had a cesarean birth. This is because a soft uterus can indicate bleeding and prompt intervention can prevent further complications. While maintaining an intravenous infusion and monitoring urinary output are important, they are not specific to monitoring for hemorrhage. Assessing abdominal dressings for drainage would also be important, but not as specific to monitoring for hemorrhage as monitoring for uterus firmness.

To Monitor for Potential Hemorrhage in the Woman Who Has