5 Questions
What vital sign of the postpartum client indicates respiratory distress?
Respiratory rate of 32 breaths per minute
Which vital sign of the postpartum client suggests increased workload on the heart?
Heart rate of 104 beats per minute
Based on the given information, what condition should the nurse suspect as the cause of the shortness of breath?
Pulmonary embolism
Which condition could further reduce the oxygen saturation and worsen the respiratory distress in the postpartum client?
Sepsis
What immediate action should the nurse take for this postpartum client based on the information provided?
Administer oxygen therapy
Test your knowledge on postpartum complications causing shortness of breath based on a scenario about a client with specific vital signs. Choose the correct complication from the options provided.
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