Author Question: The 1-day postpartum patient shows a temperature elevation, cough, and slight shortness of breath on ... (Read 73 times)

@Brianna17 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

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

cupcake16 · **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.