Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client who delivered vaginally 3 hr ago.A nurse on the postpartum unit is caring for a client who delivered vaginally 3 hr ago. Which of the following manifestations is a possible indication of postpartum hemorrhage?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
An elevated respiratory rate may indicate compensatory response to blood loss in postpartum hemorrhage.