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Following an uncomplicated cesarean section, which of the following is the primary criterion for determining a patient's readiness for hospital discharge?
Answer
The patient's ability to care for herself and the newborn
Explanation
The lecture combines physiological monitoring, symptom control, recovery, feeding, and wound assessment. Discharge depends on the patient's ability to care for herself and the newborn rather than a stated fixed day. **Key takeaway:** Discharge readiness is functional and maternal-newborn focused. **Glossary:** **Seroma**: collection of clear fluid in a wound; **haematoma**: collection of blood.
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