PPH May Be Sudden and Result in Rapid Blood Loss

question 9

Multiple Choice

PPH may be sudden and result in rapid blood loss. The nurse must be alert to the symptoms of hemorrhage and hypovolemic shock and be prepared to act quickly to minimize blood loss. Astute assessment of the client's circulatory status can be performed with noninvasive monitoring. Match the type of noninvasive assessment that the nurse would perform with the appropriate clinical manifestation or body system.

-Heart sounds

• A)Palpation
• B)Auscultation
• C)Inspection
• D)Observation
• E)Measurement

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