While in the Post anesthesia care unit (PACU), the patient’s blood pressure drops from an admission pressure of 140/92 to 110/78 with a pulse change of 72 to 92. The patients respirations increase from 12/minute to 18/minute. Which interventions would have immediate priority? Select all that apply.

What is one of the first physical assessments performed on a newborn?

The nurse is aware the patient receives a one time dose of an antibiotic one hour prior to surgery because the dose is being given as _________therapy?

A patient is recovering from abdominal surgery, which he had this morning. He is groggy but complaining of severe pain around his incision. What would be the most important thing you consider during your assessment of him before administering a dose of morphine sulfate?

Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for a postpartum client experiencing perineal pain?

What is the primary reason for elevated fibrinogen levels in postpartum clients?

What are common emotional symptoms of postpartum depression? (Select all that apply)

Match the following nursing diagnosis with the correct evaluation statement that demonstrates the patient is resolving the problem.

Which of the following is a critical nursing consideration for managing postpartum headaches?

Which of the following is a common complication during the postpartum period related to hematological changes?