Postpartum Hemorrhage: Types, Predisposing Factors, and Disseminated Intravascular Coagulopathy

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Which of the following is a predisposing factor for postpartal urinary retention?

  • High parity
  • Increased maternal age
  • Obesity (correct)
  • Hypothermia

What is the most common type of thromboembolic disorder in the postpartum period?

  • Pulmonary embolism
  • Superficial thrombophlebitis (correct)
  • Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
  • Septic pelvic thrombophlebitis

Which of the following is a sign of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the postpartum period?

  • Abdominal or flank pain with guarding
  • Edema of the ankle and leg (correct)
  • Tenderness and redness in a portion of the vein
  • Intermittent fever and chills

What is a possible complication of septic pelvic thrombophlebitis?

<p>Pulmonary embolism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a priority nursing diagnosis for a postpartum woman with a thromboembolic disorder?

<p>Both b and c (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a contributing factor for thromboembolic disorders in the postpartum period?

<p>Increased amount of blood clotting factors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a nursing intervention for a postpartum woman at risk for thromboembolic disorders?

<p>Encourage early ambulation and leg exercises (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a sign of septic pelvic thrombophlebitis?

<p>Abdominal or flank pain with guarding (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a predisposing factor for thromboembolic disorders in the postpartum period?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a sign of superficial thrombophlebitis in the postpartum period?

<p>Tenderness and heat in a portion of the vein (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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