A nurse is caring for a client who is menopausal and asks the nurse about the use of herbal therapies to reduce her discomfort. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

Rationale:

A. Obtain a type and crossmatch: While obtaining a type and crossmatch may be necessary in the event of significant hemorrhage, the first action should be to address the potential cause of hypotension, which could be uterine atony.

B. Evaluate the firmness of the uterus: Postpartum hypotension is often caused by uterine atony, so the first action should be to assess the firmness of the uterus and massage it to stimulate contraction if necessary.

C. Administer oxytocin infusion: Oxytocin infusion may be necessary to help contract the uterus and control bleeding, but it should be implemented after assessing uterine firmness.

D. Initiate oxygen therapy by nonrebreather mask: While oxygen therapy may be needed if the client is hypotensive due to hemorrhage, assessing uterine firmness is the priority action to address the potential cause of hypotension.

A. Glucose

Rationale:

A. Glucose monitoring is essential for clients with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) due to the increased risk of insulin resistance and diabetes.

B. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels are not typically monitored specifically for PCOS.

C. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels may be assessed if there is suspicion of thyroid dysfunction but are not routinely monitored for PCOS.

D. Liver function tests are not typically indicated for routine monitoring in PCOS unless there are specific signs or symptoms of liver dysfunction.