A nurse receives a mother and baby in postpartum. The baby is approximately 2 hours old. During the assessment of the baby the nurse recognizes the following symptoms of transient tachypnea of the newborn except for-
Heartrate of 170
Grunting or singing with respirations
Nasal flaring
Respirations of 72
The Correct Answer is A
Rationale
Transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) is a condition characterized by rapid breathing shortly after birth. Common symptoms of TTN include grunting or sighing with respirations, nasal flaring, and respiratory rates higher than normal.
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Correct Answer is ["A","B","C","E","F"]
Explanation
A The client reports a mild headache initially but then experiences a more severe headache along with dizziness. These symptoms could preeclampsia or gestational hypertension.
B. The client's presentations increase suspicion for preeclampsia which can lead to liver injury with right upper quadrant tenderness.
C. It is important to assess the respiratory rate as part of the overall evaluation of the client's condition considering the potential involvement of conditions like preeclampsia, which can affect multiple body systems.
E. The client's symptoms, including headache, dizziness, and inability to remove rings due to swelling, raise concerns for preeclampsia or gestational hypertension.
F. Monitoring fetal well-being is essential in the assessment of maternal conditions such as preeclampsia. If there are any concerns about fetal well-being, they should be reported to the provider.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
The likely cause of postpartum hypotension is PPH. Assessing the client should be the first step before initiating management.
B. Oxytocin infusion is used to prevent or manage uterine atony and postpartum hemorrhage.
Assessment should be done before administration of oxytocin.
C. Obtaining a type and crossmatch is important if there is established hemorrhage. Should follow assessment
D. Initiating oxygen therapy by nonrebreather mask should be done after established hypoxemia on assessment of vital signs
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