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A new mother is diagnosed with a venous thromboembolism. Which of the following risk factors are associated with this condition? Select all that apply.

You are admitting a mother who is being induced after finding out that her baby has died.  What is the most appropriate response to her situation?

In which of the following situations should a nurse report a possible deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?

You are assessing a newborn delivered at 41 weeks.  What do you expect to find if the baby is truly post-term?

A woman who is 3 hours postpartum is complaining of feeling dizzy. Her vital signs are indicative of hypovolemic shock. Her fundus is firm with a large amount of vaginal bleeding present. Which of the following should the nurse do next? 

A nurse documents a newborn’s weight as in the 4th percentile on the growth chart. What intervention will be most important to include in the plan of care?

A patient who has had 1500mLs of quantified blood loss since delivery 3 hours ago is going to receive a uterotonic medication compatible with her history of lupus, asthma and gestational diabetes. Which of the following is contraindicated?

The nurse is caring for four postpartum patients today. During morning report, she receives the following information. Which patient should she assess immediately after report?

Mrs. Fellar appears to be having a postpartum hemorrhage. She has lost >2000mL of blood and has an order to receive packed red blood cells. What should be done prior to initiation of the transfusion?

Causes of GERD can be linked to:  (select all that apply)