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What vital sign of the postpartum client indicates respiratory distress?
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?
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?
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?
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?
What immediate action should the nurse take for this postpartum client based on the information provided?
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