Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Postpartum client, 2 days after birth, with temperature 99.0°F, respiratory rate 18/min, WBC 22,000/mm³, urinary retentionA nurse is caring for a postpartum client, 2 days after birth. Which of the following expected findings does the nurse associate with the cardiovascular system changes in the postpartum period?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Elevated WBC count (22,000/mm³) is a normal postpartum response to childbirth stress, associated with cardiovascular system changes.