The development of a large hematoma can place the postpartum woman at risk for __________
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
ANS: shock
Upon examination of the perineal or vulvar areas, the nurse may notice discoloration and bulging of the tissue at the hematoma site. If touched, the patient complains of severe tenderness, and the clinician generally describes the tissue as "full." If the hematoma is large, signs of shock may be evident, and the patient may exhibit an absence of lochia and an inability to void.
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A patient who has tuberculosis asks the nurse why three drugs are used to treat this disease. The nurse will explain that multi-drug therapy is used to reduce the likelihood of
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