Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client who is 18 hours postpartum with heart rate 125 bpm, fundus palpable at the umbilicus, urine output of 3,000 mL in 24 hr, orthostatic hypotensionA nurse is caring for a client who is 18 hours postpartum. Which finding should alert the nurse to the possibility of a postpartum complication?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
A heart rate of 125 bpm indicates tachycardia, which may suggest complications like infection or hemorrhage, necessitating further assessment.