As relates to the condition and reconditioning of the urinary system after childbirth,nurses should be aware that:
A) kidney function returns to normal a few days after birth.
B) diastasis recti abdominis is a common condition that alters the voiding reflex.
C) fluid loss through perspiration and increased urinary output accounts for a weight loss of more than 2 kg during the puerperium.
D) with adequate emptying of the bladder, bladder tone usually is restored 2 to 3 weeks after childbirth.

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Excess fluid loss through other means occurs as well.Kidney function usually returns to normal in about a month.Diastasis recti abdominis is the separation of muscles in the abdominal wall; it has no effect on the voiding reflex.Bladder tone usually is restored 5 to 7 days after childbirth.

As Relates to the Condition and Reconditioning of the Urinary