Maternal Newborn: Postpartum

Complication Questions and Answers|

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A nurse is assessing a client 1 day postpartum who reports intense perineal pain unrelieved by

medication. On inspection, the nurse notes a firm, swollen area on the perineum.

Suspect hematoma formation

A client 6 hours postpartum suddenly reports a feeling of doom and difficulty breathing. Her

respiratory rate is 28/min and oxygen saturation is 86%.

Suspect pulmonary embolism

A nur...