Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Adllent, 1 day postpartum, is being monitored after a postpartum hemorrhage.Which of the following should the nurse report to the obstetrician?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
A drop in hematocrit of 6% since admission is a significant change that suggests anemia due to excessive blood loss, which should be reported to the obstetrician immediately.