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nmorano1

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During the postpartum period the temperature and pulse should be taken:
 
  a. every day until discharge.
  b. every day for the first 10 days, then again at discharge visit.
  c. if there are concerns regarding maternal infection or postpartum haemorrhage.
  d. within 6 hours of birth and then at the discharge visit.

Question 2

Immediately after birth the woman's cardiac output is 6080 higher than prelabour levels. This is due to all of the following except:
 
  a. reduced gravid uterus pressure leading to improved venacaval blood flow.
  b. increased parasympathetic stimulation leading to reduced vascular resistance.
  c. autotransfusion of uteroplacental blood into the maternal circulation.
  d. mobilisation of extracellular fluid.



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memslove

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B




nmorano1

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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