Exam 18: Postpartum Maternal Complications

A positive sign of thrombophlebitis includes

A postpartum patient has developed deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and treatment with warfarin (Coumadin) has been initiated. Which dietary selection should be modified in view of this treatment regimen?

A steady trickle of bright red blood from the vagina in the presence of a firm fundus suggests

As you receive a report, which assessment finding should you recognize as an indication of a vaginal laceration?

To evaluate the desired response of methylergonovine (Methergine), the nurse would assess the patient's

Prior to ambulating the patient whose admission hemoglobin level was 10.2 g/dL to the bathroom, the nurse should

If a late postpartum hemorrhage is documented on a patient who delivered 3 days ago, the nurse recognizes that this hemorrhage occurred

Which nursing measure would be most appropriate to prevent thrombophlebitis in the recovery period following a cesarean birth?

The visiting nurse must be aware that women who have had a postpartum hemorrhage are subject to a variety of complications after discharge from the hospital. These include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

A white blood cell (WBC) count of 35,000 cells/mm³ on the morning of the first postpartum day indicates

If nonsurgical treatment for subinvolution is ineffective, which surgical procedure is appropriate to correct the cause of this condition?

If a DVT (deep vein thrombosis) is suspected, the nurse should

The nurse observes the patient as she ambulates to the bathroom. Which clinical finding might indicate development of a DVT (deep vein thrombosis)?

The nurse understands that late postpartum hemorrhage may be prevented by

A patient with mastitis is concerned about breastfeeding while she has an active infection. Which is an appropriate response by the nurse?

Early postpartum hemorrhage is defined as a blood loss greater than

A postpartum patient would be at increased risk for postpartum hemorrhage if she delivered a(n)

The patient who is being treated for endometritis is placed in the Fowler position because this position

Nursing measures that help prevent postpartum urinary tract infection include

A patient has been treated with oxytocin (Pitocin) for postpartum hemorrhage. Bleeding has stabilized and slowed down considerably. The peripad in place reveals a moderate amount of bright red blood, with no clots expelled when massaging the fundus. The patient now complains of having difficulty breathing. Auscultation of breath sounds reveals adventitious sounds. Based on this clinical presentation, the priority nursing action is to