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What is the primary intervention for excessive postpartum bleeding?
What is the primary intervention for excessive postpartum bleeding?
- Replace fluids intravenously
- Perform a bimanual massage (correct)
- Administer blood products
- Encourage frequent voiding
Which of the following assessments is most important during an acute postpartum hemorrhage episode?
Which of the following assessments is most important during an acute postpartum hemorrhage episode?
- Monitoring vital signs
- Checking fundal tone and placement
- Assessing level of consciousness
- All of the above (correct)
What is the purpose of elevating the client's legs during postpartum hemorrhage?
What is the purpose of elevating the client's legs during postpartum hemorrhage?
- To improve venous return and blood pressure (correct)
- To prevent blood clots
- To facilitate bimanual massage
- To assist with voiding
Which of the following interventions may be necessary if postpartum hemorrhage persists?
Which of the following interventions may be necessary if postpartum hemorrhage persists?
What is the expected appearance of lochia in an uncomplicated postpartum period?
What is the expected appearance of lochia in an uncomplicated postpartum period?
Which of the following is NOT a nursing responsibility during postpartum hemorrhage?
Which of the following is NOT a nursing responsibility during postpartum hemorrhage?
Which of the following is NOT a predisposing factor for disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC)?
Which of the following is NOT a predisposing factor for disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC)?
Which of the following statements about subinvolution is true?
Which of the following statements about subinvolution is true?
Which of the following is NOT a nursing priority when assessing a client for postpartum hemorrhage?
Which of the following is NOT a nursing priority when assessing a client for postpartum hemorrhage?
Which of the following statements about postpartum hemorrhage is true?
Which of the following statements about postpartum hemorrhage is true?
Which of the following is a potential initial nursing intervention for postpartum hemorrhage?
Which of the following is a potential initial nursing intervention for postpartum hemorrhage?
Which of the following statements about postpartum hemorrhage is false?
Which of the following statements about postpartum hemorrhage is false?
Which of the following is a predisposing factor for postpartal urinary retention?
Which of the following is a predisposing factor for postpartal urinary retention?
What is the primary contributing factor for thromboembolitic disorders in the postpartal period?
What is the primary contributing factor for thromboembolitic disorders in the postpartal period?
Which type of thromboembolic disorder is more common after a cesarean birth?
Which type of thromboembolic disorder is more common after a cesarean birth?
Which of the following is a predisposing factor for thromboembolitic disorders in the postpartal period?
Which of the following is a predisposing factor for thromboembolitic disorders in the postpartal period?
What is a common symptom of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the postpartal period?
What is a common symptom of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the postpartal period?
Which of the following statements about septic pelvic thrombophlebitis is true?
Which of the following statements about septic pelvic thrombophlebitis is true?
Which of the following nursing interventions is recommended for women with varicosities during the postpartal period?
Which of the following nursing interventions is recommended for women with varicosities during the postpartal period?
What is a common sign of pulmonary embolism that may result from deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or septic pelvic thrombophlebitis?
What is a common sign of pulmonary embolism that may result from deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or septic pelvic thrombophlebitis?
Which of the following is a priority nursing diagnosis for a woman with a thromboembolic disorder in the postpartal period?
Which of the following is a priority nursing diagnosis for a woman with a thromboembolic disorder in the postpartal period?
What is the recommended nursing intervention for monitoring a woman diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the postpartal period?
What is the recommended nursing intervention for monitoring a woman diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the postpartal period?
