ATI RN
ATI RN Maternal Newborn 2023/24 1st Attempt & Retake Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is 48 hr postpartum and has a deep vein thrombosis.
Medical History:
• Gravida 2 Para 2
• Cesarean birth
• Deep vein thrombosis with previous pregnancy
• Preeclampsia
• BMI of 32
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A nurse is caring for a client who is 48 hr postpartum and has a deep vein thrombosis.
| Findings 24 hr later | Indication of worsening condition | Indication of improving condition |
|---|---|---|
| Increased warmth in the extremity | ||
| Tachycardia | ||
| Leukocytosis | ||
| Scant lochia rubra | ||
| Decreased extremity edema |
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1. Increased warmth in the extremity (Findings 24 hr later): Deep vein thrombosis can lead to increased warmth in the affected extremity due to inflammation.
2. Tachycardia (Indication of worsening condition): Tachycardia can indicate worsening condition or potential complications such as pulmonary embolism.
3. Leukocytosis (Indication of improving condition): Leukocytosis can indicate the body's response to infection or inflammation, which may be improving.
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D: Scant lochia rubra - Not relevant to the assessment of deep vein thrombosis.
E: Decreased extremity edema - Edema is not a typical finding associated with deep vein thrombosis.
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