Signify postpartum complication

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Cristy is on her second day postpartum. She has minimal vaginal bleeding, contracted uterus and starting to regain her strength. VS: T-37.3, P:80, RR: 90bpm and BP: 100/70. The doctor gives May Go Home order and advised her to have her follow-up after 1 week. The nurse is about to give her discharge instruction to Cristy.

Doctors Order:

-May go Home today

-Watch out for profuse vaginal bleeding

Continue breast feeding

Continue perineal hygiene

Diet as Tolerated

Home Medications:

1. Cefuroxime 750 mg PO twice a day for seven days

2. Methyl maleate 30 mg PO TID for 3 days

3. Mefenamic Acid 500 mg every 6 hours as needed for pain

4. Ascorbic Acid 500 mg once a day for 30 days

5. Ferrous sulfate 500 mg once a day for 30 days

Questions:

1. Following the METHODS format (Medication, Exercise, Treatment, Health Teaching/Hygiene, Outpatient, Drug, Spiritual/Sex), what are the important discharge instruction that you need to provide to Cristy?

2. What are the important signs and symptoms that Cristy needs to watch out that may signify postpartum complication

3. What postpartum complication does the following medication helps to prevent:

a. Methyl maleate

b. Cefuroxime

c Ferrous Sulfate

d. Ascorbic Acid?

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