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cherise1989

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A nurse is assessing a postpartum woman. Which finding would cause the nurse to be most concerned?
 
  A) Leg pain on ambulation with mild ankle edema
  B) Calf pain with dorsiflexion of the foot.
  C) Perineal pain with swelling along the episiotomy
  D) Sharp stabbing chest pain with shortness of breath

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The nurse is assessing a woman with abruption placentae who has just given birth. The nurse would be alert for which of the following?
 
  A) Severe uterine pain
  B) Board-like abdomen
  C) Appearance of petechiae
  D) Inversion of the uterus


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rleezy04

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C


cherise1989

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
:D TYSM

Missbam101

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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