A nurse is caring for a client who reports the use of chondroitin and glucosamine. The health benefit of this supplement combination is to do which of the following?

- A. Clothing the newborn in light cotton is not recommended because it can block the light from reaching the skin, which is necessary for the treatment of hyperbilirubinemia through phototherapy.
- B. Checking the newborn's temperature every 8 hours is not frequent enough; during phototherapy, it is important to monitor the newborn's temperature more frequently to ensure they do not become too cold or too warm as a result of the therapy.
- C. Administering water between feedings is not recommended as it can interfere with the newborn's feeding schedule and nutrition; breast milk or formula provides adequate hydration unless otherwise indicated by a healthcare provider.
- D. Placing the newborn 45 cm (18 in) from the light source is the correct intervention. This distance allows for optimal exposure to the light while ensuring the safety and comfort of the newborn, as recommended in clinical guidelines for effective phototherapy.

A. A fundal height of 2 fingerbreadths below the umbilicus in a client who is 2 days postpartum is within the expected range for that time frame and does not require immediate assessment.

B. A client who is 1 day postpartum and has not voided in 8 hours may be at risk for urinary retention, which can lead to complications such as bladder distension or urinary tract infection. Prompt assessment and intervention are needed.

C. Not having a bowel movement since prior to admission is not an urgent concern in the

immediate postpartum period, especially if the client is otherwise stable and not experiencing discomfort or other symptoms.

D. Lochia serosa, which is the normal vaginal discharge that occurs 3 to 10 days postpartum, is not an urgent concern and does not require immediate assessment.