The nurse is in the process of assessing the comfort level of her postpartum client. Excess bleeding is not obvious; however, the new mother complains of deep, severe pelvic pain. The registered nurse (RN) has noted both skin and vital sign changes
This client may have formed a _____________. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Hematoma
Hematomas occur as a result of bleeding into loose connective tissue while the overlying tissue remains intact. A hematoma can develop after either a spontaneous or an instrumental vaginal delivery when blood vessels are injured. They are most likely to occur in the vulvar, vaginal, or retroperitoneal areas. The nurse should examine the vulva for a bulging mass or skin discoloration and intervene as necessary.
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The nurse is teaching a patient who will begin taking furosemide. The nurse learns that the patient has just begun a 2-week course of a steroid medication. What will the nurse recommend?
a. Consume licorice to prevent excess potassium loss. b. Report a urine output greater than 600 mL/24 hours. c. Obtain an order for a potassium supplement. d. Take the furosemide at bedtime.
The nurse is working through an ethical dilemma using a decision-making process developed by the Ohio Nurses Association. After identifying the existence of the ethical dilemma, the next step in this process is to:
A) Clarify personal values and moral position B) Determine options on the basis of consideration of benefits and risks C) Make a responsible decision about actions or recommendations D) Gather and analyze relevant information