On day of delivery, the primipara client has an IV running w…
On day of delivery, the primipara client has an IV running with oxytocin on the post-partum unit. The nurse performs an assessment and finds a boggy uterus not responding to massage, and heavy lochia rubra. The nurse initiates the Post-Partum Hemorrhage Team and continues to massage the fundus. The second nurse prepares medications they anticipate the HCP will order. Select the group of medications that will most likely be administered to the client.
Read DetailsDuring the initial obstetric appointment, the client questio…
During the initial obstetric appointment, the client questions if there are any danger signs to be aware of and call the HCP. The nurse educates the client on which of the following danger signs in pregnancy that must include a call to HCP or visit to the emergency department? (Select all that apply)
Read DetailsThe day of delivery the NSVD [normal spontaneous vaginal del…
The day of delivery the NSVD [normal spontaneous vaginal delivery] client develops a PPH [post-partum hemorrhage] which has been unresponsive to fundal massage or medications prescribed. The HCP orders carboprost. The nurse is aware which of the following assessments is the priority prior to administration?
Read Details