A Nurse Is Caring for a Postpartum Client

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a postpartum client. Which of the following would be the earliest sign of excessive blood loss?

A) A blood pressure change from 130/83 to 126/80
B) A respiratory rate from 16 to 20 breaths per minute
C) An increase of pulse rate from 80 to 102 per minute
D) A temperature of 100.8°F