Question of the Week # 4

4. A nurse is caring for a woman that just had a Normal delivery in the Delivery room an hour ago. The nurse understands that the patient is still at risk for Uterine atony at this stage. All of the following interventions should be included in the care plan of patient for detection of uterine atony except:

A. Checking for saturated perinel pads every shift

B. Palpating the fundus at frequent interval.

C. Weighing perineal pads once they are changed, noting the time it was changed and the saturation.

D. Checking vital signs frequently for signs of shock

 

Topic:              Physiological Adaptation/ Reduction of Risk Potential

Subtopic:         Alterations in Body Systems/ Potential for Alterations in Body System

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