He nurse delegates the care of a multiparous client who gave birth to a viable term neonate vaginally 30 hours ago and is preparing to be discharged to a licensed practical/vocational nurse (lpn/vn). the nurse should instruct the lpn/vn to notify the nurse if the client exhibits which sign or symptom?

The correct answer is "pulse rate of 100 bpm".

During the first week after giving birth, the female body starts returning to the pre-pregnant state. These first days postpartum, the pulse rate should be relatively low and 60-70 bpm on average. Any pulse rate exceeding this could indicate a dangerous condition for the young mother, such as an infection or internal haemorrhage. Excessive perspiration and frequent voiding are normal conditions postpartum, as well as oral temperature of 99 F.