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Alainaaa8

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on: Jun 28, 2018
Management of pulmonary embolism usually includes:
 
  a. Supine position
  b. Fluid restriction
  c. Oxygen therapy
  d. Antihypertensive drugs

Question 2

Which assessment suggests that a woman has endometritis?
 
  a. Large, tender uterus; bradycardia; fever
  b. Enlarged, boggy uterus; moderate, bright-red lochia
  c. Fever, uterine tenderness, foul-smelling lochia
  d. Firm uterus, small amount of pink lochia, fleshy odor


jaykayy05

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

ANS: C
The patient's head is usually elevated, intravenous fluids are given, and oxygen is administered per face mask. Pressor drugs (not antihypertensives) may be needed to maintain blood pressure.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Endometritis is characterized by fever (and tachycardia), malaise, uterine enlargement and tenderness, and foul-smelling lochia.


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