HESI RN
Hesi RN Maternal Newborn Questions
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The client is a 28-year-old primiparous female who was induced at 41 weeks gestation with misoprostol and oxytocin. She gave birth vaginally 4 days ago, and her prenatal course and delivery were uncomplicated. She was discharged home on day two with her newborn and has been breastfeeding around the clock.
A nurse is caring for a primiparous client in the postpartum unit. The client was induced at 41 weeks gestation with misoprostol and oxytocin and gave birth vaginally 4 days ago. She was discharged home on day two with her newborn and has been breastfeeding around the clock. She called her healthcare provider this morning with fatigue, new-onset headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, and seeing "flashing lights."
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The nurse reviews the client's history, physical, and flow sheet to determine the cause of the client's symptoms. Highlight the information from the history, physical, and flow sheet that require further evaluation. Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D,E,F,G
Rationale: Headache, vomiting, right upper quadrant pain, flashing lights, and elevated blood pressure suggest postpartum preeclampsia or HELLP syndrome, requiring urgent evaluation.
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