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A postpartum patient is experiencing excessive bleeding. Which of the following cues should the nurse recognize as indicative of postpartum hemorrhage requiring immediate intervention?
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Correct Answer:
A sudden drop in blood pressure and increased heart rate
Rationale:
🩸 Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) can cause rapid maternal deterioration.
🩸 The combination of falling blood pressure and compensatory tachycardia indicates severe intravascular volume loss.
🩸 These cues signal the body is in the early stages of shock, demanding immediate intervention.
🩸 Delayed recognition can lead to irreversible hypovolemic shock, organ failure, and maternal death.
🩸 Immediate actions include uterine massage, IV fluids, blood transfusion, and notifying the provider.
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Custom N105Maternal & NewbornUnit Test 2, CAD July 2025
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Maternal & Newborn Care
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