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natalie2426

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on: Jun 28, 2018
A postpartum patient experiences anaphylactic shock. What is the most likely cause?
 
  a. Pulmonary embolism
  b. Hypertension
  c. Allergy
  d. Blood clotting disorder

Question 2

The new mother who had a vaginal delivery yesterday has a white blood cell count of 30,000 cells/dL. What action should the nurse implement?
 
  a. Notify the charge nurse of a possible infection.
  b. Prepare to put the patient in isolation.
  c. Have the infant removed from the room and returned to the nursery.
  d. Assess the patient further.


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fatboyy09

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

ANS: C
Anaphylactic shock is caused by allergic responses to drugs administered. Cardiogenic shock may be caused by pulmonary embolism or hypertension. Hypovolemic shock could be caused by blood clotting disorders.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The patient should be assessed further for other signs of infection because a white blood cell (WBC) count of 20,000 to 30,000 cells/dL is normal in the early postpartum period.


natalie2426

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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