Practice Question
A nurse has just received change-of-shift report about four clients who are postpartum. Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to see first?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
A client who received magnesium sulfate during labor
Rationale:
🟢 Magnesium sulfate can cause respiratory depression and hypotension, which are life-threatening postpartum complications.
🟢 This client requires the highest priority assessment to ensure safety.
🟢 Other clients’ issues (oligohydramnios history, latching difficulties, short labor) are lower priority.
🟢 Early intervention can prevent severe maternal complications.
🟢 Monitoring includes vital signs, reflexes, and urine output to detect toxicity.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Maternal & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 4