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c0205847

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A postpartum patient complains of perineal pain. Her uterus is firm, and she has minimal vaginal bleeding. She states that she feels like she needs to urinate and have a bowel movement but has been unable to do either.
 
  The nurse suspects that the patient most likely has:
  a. A hematoma
  b. Subinvolution
  c. A postpartum infection
  d. Disseminated intravascular coagulation

Question 2

The most serious complication of thromboembolism is:
 
  a. Gangrene
  b. Hemorrhage
  c. Varicose veins
  d. Pulmonary embolism


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

ANS: A
These are classic signs and symptoms of hematoma. A hematoma is a collection of blood within the tissues that may result from injury to blood vessels in the perineum or vagina. Perineal pain, rather than noticeable bleeding, is a distinguishing characteristic of a hematoma, and the uterus remains firm. Pressure on the urethra may cause difficulty voiding, and pressure on the rectum may feel like the need to have a bowel movement.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
An embolus is a clot that is moving through the circulatory system with the blood flow. An embolus may be delivered to the lungs, where it obstructs circulation and can cause sudden death.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
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