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@Brianna17

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The 1-day postpartum patient shows a temperature elevation, cough, and slight shortness of breath on exertion. What action should the nurse implement based on these symptoms?
 
  a. Notify the charge nurse of a possible upper respiratory infection.
  b. Notify the physician of a possible pulmonary embolism.
  c. Document expected postpartum mucous membrane congestion.
  d. Medicate with antipyretic remedy for elevated temperature.

Question 2

After a prolonged labor, a woman vaginally delivered a 10 pound, 3 ounce infant boy. What complication should the nurse be alert for in the immediate postpartum period?
 
  a. Cervical laceration
  b. Hematoma
  c. Endometritis
  d. Retained placental fragments


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

ANS: B
Symptoms of early pulmonary embolism may not be dynamic. The cough with shortness of breath and temperature elevation is a clue to this possible complication.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Delivering a large infant and a prolonged labor are risk factors for hematoma formation.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Wow, this really help

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