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Sportsfan2111

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on: Jun 28, 2018
What is the first sign of hypovolemic shock from postpartum hemorrhage?
 
  a. Cold, clammy skin
  b. Tachycardia
  c. Hypotension
  d. Decreased urinary output

Question 2

Although the nurse has massaged the uterus every 15 minutes, it remains flaccid, and the patient continues to pass large clots. What does the nurse recognize these signs indicate?
 
  a. Uterine atony
  b. Uterine dystocia
  c. Uterine hypoplasia
  d. Uterine dysfunction


vboyd24

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

ANS: B
Tachycardia is usually the first sign of inadequate blood volume.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Atony describes a lack of normal muscle tone. If the uterus is atonic, then muscle fibers are flaccid and will not compress bleeding vessels.


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