Which of the following would lead the nurse to suspect that a postpartum woman is experiencing a problem?
A) Elevated white blood cell count
B) Acute decrease in hematocrit
C) Increased levels of clotting factors
D) Pulse rate of 60 beats/minute
B
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Despite a decrease in blood volume after birth, hematocrit levels remain relatively stable and may even increase. An acute decrease is not an expected finding.
The WBC count remains elevated for the first 4 to 6 days and clotting factors remain elevated for 2 to 3 weeks. Bradycardia (50 to 70 beats per minute) for the first two weeks reflects the decrease in cardiac output.
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