A Client Calls the Clinic Because of an Unusually Heavy

question 2

Multiple Choice

A client calls the clinic because of an unusually heavy menstrual flow. She tells the nurse that she has saturated two tampons in the past 2 hours. Which of the following amounts of blood loss should the nurse estimate from the clients information?

• A)10-20 mL.
• B)20-30 mL.
• C)30-40 mL.
• D)40-60 mL.

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Definitions:

Chest Physiotherapy

A set of therapies including percussion, vibration, and postural drainage, aimed at clearing mucus from the lungs to improve respiratory function.

Cystic Fibrosis

A genetic disorder that affects the lungs and digestive system, characterized by thick, sticky mucus production.

Thoracic Trauma

Injury to the chest area, which can affect the lungs, heart, and other components within the thoracic cavity.

Postural Drainage

A technique that uses gravity to assist in the drainage of mucus from the lungs and airways, often involving positioning the body in various ways.