Summary
Summary ( 20 Questions)
A nurse is assessing a client who had a prolonged labor and is at risk for uterine atony.
Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client has this condition? Select all that apply.
A boggy uterus is a sign of uterine atony, which is the failure of the uterus to contract sufficiently after childbirth.
This can lead to excessive bleeding and postpartum hemorrhage.
A firm fundus at the umbilicus is a normal finding after delivery and indicates that the uterus is contracting well.
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A boggy uterus is a sign of uterine atony, which is the failure of the uterus to contract sufficiently after childbirth.
This can lead to excessive bleeding and postpartum hemorrhage.
A firm fundus at the umbilicus is a normal finding after delivery and indicates that the uterus is contracting well.
Excessive lochia rubra is also a sign of uterine atony and postpartum hemorrhage. Lochia rubra is the vaginal discharge composed of blood, mucus, and tissue from the placenta and the uterus lining that occurs after childbirth.
It is normal for the first 3 to 4 days, but it should gradually decrease in amount and change in color.
Clots larger than a quarter are abnormal and indicate excessive bleeding.
A pulse rate of 110/min is a sign of tachycardia, which can be caused by blood loss, infection, or pain.
A normal pulse rate for an adult is between 60 and 100 beats per minute.