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?

Obesity

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

Superficial thrombophlebitis

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

Edema of the ankle and leg

What is a possible complication of septic pelvic thrombophlebitis?

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

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