Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
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
A respiratory rate of 32/min is significantly elevated and can be a compensatory response to hypovolemia from postpartum hemorrhage. This response occurs as the body tries to increase oxygen delivery due to blood loss.