What instructions should be included in the discharge teaching plan to assist the patient in recognizing early signs of complications?

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Increasing amount of lochia or a return to bright red bleeding can be a sign of hemorrhage or infection, so it is important to notify the physician.

Answer: A
 Palpating the fundus daily is important for assessing uterine tone and preventing postpartum hemorrhage.

Answer: C 
 A decrease in lochia may indicate retention of placental tissue, which can lead to infection or hemorrhage.

Answer: None of the above 
 The passage of clots as large as an orange is not normal and can indicate a complication, therefore, it should be reported to the physician immediately.

What Instructions Should Be Included in the Discharge Teaching Plan