A Patient Who Sustained a Difficult, Lengthy Labor and Delivery

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient who sustained a difficult, lengthy labor and delivery is conversing with the nurse. Suddenly, the patient complains of chest pain and appears dyspneic. She is cyanotic and tachycardic, and her blood pressure has decreased to 78/36. What condition should the nurse suspect is developing?

• A)Placenta accreta
• B)Infection
• C)Hypertensive crisis
• D)Amniotic fluid embolus

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Definitions:

Gaseous Nitrogen

Nitrogen in its gaseous state, making up about 78% of the Earth's atmosphere, and is chemically inert under most conditions.

Ammonia

A colorless gas with a characteristic pungent smell, consisting of nitrogen and hydrogen (NH3), used in various industrial processes and as a fertilizer.

Plant Proteins

Proteins found in plants, serving functions in growth, repair, and metabolism, and also as important sources of nutrients for many animals, including humans.

Plant Roots

The part of a plant that typically lies below the surface of the soil and is responsible for water and nutrient absorption.