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A nurse is managing multiple postpartum patients. Which patient should be assessed FIRST?

A patient who delivered 24 hours ago is tachycardic, diaphoretic, and has persistent bleeding despite fundal massage and medication. Which interventions are priority? (Select all that apply.)

A patient in preterm labor is prescribed nifedipine. The nurse explains that this medication works by:

A patient two weeks postpartum reports crying spells and mood swings but denies suicidal thoughts. The nurse recognizes these symptoms as:

A pregnant patient with a history of mitral valve disease is admitted for labor induction. Which nursing interventions are priority? (Select all that apply.)

A pregnant patient with GDM is prescribed insulin therapy. The nurse explains that insulin is preferred over oral hypoglycemics because:

A newborn is born with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia. What nursing interventions are essential? (Select all that apply.)

A full-term newborn presents with lethargy, temperature instability, and poor feeding 12 hours after birth. The nurse suspects:

A postpartum patient suddenly develops dyspnea, tachycardia, and hypotension. What is the nurse’s IMMEDIATE action?

A patient with postpartum hemorrhage is unresponsive to oxytocin administration. The nurse anticipates which NEXT medication?