Physiological AdaptationQuestion 2005 of 2368
On the second day after birth, a client tells the nurse they sweat heavily and urinate often, and asks if something is wrong. What is the nurse's best response?
- "These are expected as the extra fluid from pregnancy leaves your body."
- "These are signs of an infection that need to be treated right away."
- "These happen because your milk supply is too low after the birth."
- "These mean that your kidneys are not working as well as they should."
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Correct answer: "These are expected as the extra fluid from pregnancy leaves your body."
Excess fluid is eliminated by diuresis and sweating after birth, which reduces edema.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Postpartum Care: Fluid Shifts. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026