A nurse is monitoring a postpartum client who delivered vagi…

A nurse is monitoring a postpartum client who delivered vaginally 24 hours ago. The nurse notes a small amount of lochia rubra, mild pedal edema, and diuresis. Which physiological mechanisms contribute to the client’s ability to tolerate blood loss associated with childbirth? Select all that apply.

A 30-year-old gravida 2, para 0 client at 29 weeks’ gestatio…

A 30-year-old gravida 2, para 0 client at 29 weeks’ gestation is admitted in preterm labor with cervical dilation of 5 cm. Birth appears imminent within 12 hours. The provider prescribes magnesium sulfate 4 g IV loading dose followed by 1 g/hr infusion. Which nursing action is most appropriate to ensure optimal maternal and neonatal outcomes in this situation?