Which assessment finding would cause a concern for a client who had delivered vaginally?
a. Estimated blood loss (EBL) of 500 mL during the birth process
b. White blood cell count of 28,000 mm3 postbirth
c. Client complains of fingers tingling
d. Client complains of thirst
ANS: C
A client's complaint of fingers tingling may represent respiratory alkalosis due to hyperventilation breathing patterns during labor. As such it requires intervention by the nurse to have the client slow breathing down and restore normal carbon dioxide levels.
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