The Greatest Risk for Developing Pulmonary Embolism (PE)occurs

question 29

Multiple Choice

The greatest risk for developing pulmonary embolism (PE) occurs

• A) at the beginning of labor.
• B) during the transition period of labor.
• C) when the mother is pushing during a vaginal delivery.
• D) in the immediate postpartum period.

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Definitions:

Vasoconstriction

Narrowing of the lumen of any blood vessel, especially the arterioles and the veins in the blood reservoirs of the skin and abdominal viscera.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of the body's arteries, a critical indicator of heart health.

Temperatures Vary

The phenomenon where temperatures fluctuate or differ within a certain area or time period.

Route Used

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