Which Assessment Finding Would Cause a Concern for a Patient

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which assessment finding would cause a concern for a patient who had delivered vaginally?

• A) Estimated blood loss (EBL) of 500 mL during the birth process
• B) White blood cell count of 28,000 mm3 postbirth
• C) Patient complains of fingers tingling
• D) Patient complains of thirst

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