Nursing Diagnosis
Nursing Diagnosis ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of oxytocin infusion for a client who has postpartum hemorrhage.
Which of the following findings indicates that the medication is working?
This indicates that the uterus has contracted well and the bleeding has stopped. Oxytocin is a drug that helps the uterus to contract and prevent postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), which is excessive bleeding after childbirth.
Lochia flow should be moderate and dark red, not bright red. Bright red blood suggests active bleeding and possible PPH.
The blood pressure is low and the pulse is high, which are signs of shock due to blood loss. PPH can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure and lead to shock or death.
The urine output is low and the specific gravity is high, which are signs of dehydration due to blood loss. PPH can cause fluid imbalance and kidney damage.
This indicates that the uterus has contracted well and the bleeding has stopped. Oxytocin is a drug that helps the uterus to contract and prevent postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), which is excessive bleeding after childbirth.
Choice B is wrong because the lochia flow should be moderate and dark red, not bright red. Bright red blood suggests active bleeding and possible PPH.
Choice C is wrong because the blood pressure is low and the pulse is high, which are signs of shock due to blood loss. PPH can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure and lead to shock or death.
Choice D is wrong because the urine output is low and the specific gravity is high, which are signs of dehydration due to blood loss. PPH can cause fluid imbalance and kidney damage.