The nurse is caring for a client who just delivered the placenta. Which of the following does the nurse anticipate will be the next order?
The nurse is caring for a client on the labor and delivery unit who is prescribed methylergonovine. The nurse knows this medication is given for which of the following reasons? Select all that apply.
Methylergonovine is ordered for a client with postpartum hemorrhage. The nurse is reviewing the client’s history and should notify the provider of which of the following conditions?
A client is given oxytocin after delivery. The nurse knows the medication is successful when which of the following assessments are made? Select all that apply.
The nurse is caring for a hypertensive client who is assessed and noted to have a boggy uterus. The nurse gives oxytocin IV and fundal massage but the bleeding is still heavy. The nurse reviews the client’s orders. Which of the following orders is best for this client?
A high-risk pregnant client has had a complicated delivery and is in the recovery room with active bleeding. The physician has ordered the IV infusion hetastarch in sodium chloride (Hespan). Which best describes the indications for this fluid?
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of asthma who has just delivered a healthy, ten-pound baby. The mother notifies the nurse that she has had some gushing of blood. On assessment she has heavy bleeding and a boggy uterus so the nurse notifies the provider. Which of the following orders given by the provider should the nurse question?
The nurse is planning care for a client with postpartum hemorrhage. Which of the following interventions is appropriate for a client with this condition? Select all that apply.
A client who is recovering from a vaginal delivery of an infant has developed postpartum hemorrhage. Which of the following medications would most likely be administered for management of this condition?
