Postpartum Shortness of Breath Complications Quiz
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What vital sign of the postpartum client indicates respiratory distress?

  • Oxygen saturation of 84% on room air
  • Heart rate of 104 beats per minute
  • Respiratory rate of 32 breaths per minute (correct)
  • Blood pressure of 139/92mmHg
  • Which vital sign of the postpartum client suggests increased workload on the heart?

  • Blood pressure of 139/92mmHg
  • Respiratory rate of 32 breaths per minute
  • Heart rate of 104 beats per minute (correct)
  • Oxygen saturation of 84% on room air
  • Based on the given information, what condition should the nurse suspect as the cause of the shortness of breath?

  • Meconium aspiration
  • Respiratory infection
  • Pulmonary embolism (correct)
  • Pulmonary pneumonia
  • Which condition could further reduce the oxygen saturation and worsen the respiratory distress in the postpartum client?

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    What immediate action should the nurse take for this postpartum client based on the information provided?

    <p>Administer oxygen therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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