Monitor the height and tone of the client's fundus.

Inform the client she will need to formula feed her newborn until she has received antibiotics for 24 hr.

Initiate contact precautions.

Instruct the client to wash her hands before and after changing her perineal pad.

Obtain a culture specimen of the lochia from the client's perineal pad using a sterile swab.

Encourage the client to maintain a semi-Fowler's position to enhance uterine drainage.

Request a prescription for terbutaline from the provider.