To determine an adverse response to carboprost tromethamine (Hemabate), the nurse should frequently assess:
a. temperature.
b. lochial flow.
c. fundal height.
d. breath sounds.
ANS: D
Pulmonary edema is a potential adverse effect of carboprost tromethamine (Hemabate). Auscultation of breath sounds will identify pulmonary edema; temperature, lochial flow and fundal height are not affected by this medication.
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