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ishan

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Which of the following PPH conditions are considered medical emergencies requiring immediate treatment?
 
  1. Inversion of the uterus and hypovolemic shock
  2. Hypotonic uterus and coagulopathies
  3. Subinvolution of the uterus and idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
  4. Uterine atony and disseminated intravascular coagulation

Question 2

A woman who has recently given birth complains of pain and tenderness in her leg. Upon physical examination, the nurse notices warmth and redness over an enlarged hardened area. The nurse should suspect _____ and should confirm diagnosis by _____.
 
  1. disseminated intravascular coagulation; asking for laboratory tests
  2. von Willebrand disease; noting if bleeding times have been extended
  3. thrombophlebitis; using real-time and color Doppler ultrasound
  4. coagulopathies; drawing blood for laboratory analysis



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JaynaD87

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Answer to Question 1

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1. Correct. Inversion of the uterus and hypovolemic shock are considered medical emergencies.
2, 3, 4. Incorrect. Although these are serious conditions, they are not necessarily medical emer-gencies requiring immediate treatment.

Answer to Question 2

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1, 2, 4. Incorrect. Pain and tenderness in the extremities that shows warmth, redness, and hard-ness is likely thrombophlebitis. A Doppler ultrasound is a common noninvasive way to confirm diagnosis.
3. Correct. Pain and tenderness in the extremities that shows warmth, redness, and hardness is likely thrombophlebitis. A Doppler ultrasound is a common noninvasive way to confirm diagno-sis.




ishan

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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