A nurse is evaluating a client who has prolonged and obstructed labor for signs of postpartum hemorrhage.

Which of the following findings is an early indicator of postpartum hemorrhage?

Women with previous uterine scars are prone to uterine rupture, especially if oxytocin or forceps are used.

If a woman complains of a sharp pain accompanied by the abrupt cessation of contractions, suspect uterine rupture, a medical emergency.

Immediate surgical delivery is indicated to save the fetus and mother.

Based on this information, which of the following nursing actions is most appropriate?

A nurse is providing emotional support to a client who had a prolonged labor and delivered a stillborn baby by cesarean section.

Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is evaluating a client who has prolonged and obstructed labor for signs of postpartum hemorrhage.

Which of the following findings is an early indicator of postpartum hemorrhage?

A nurse is evaluating a client who has prolonged labor and suspects uterine rupture.

Which of the following findings should alert the nurse to this complication?

A nurse is monitoring a client who had a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) delivery.

The nurse notes that the client has a boggy uterus, heavy vaginal bleeding, and signs of hypovolemic shock.

The nurse suspects that the client has a concealed uterine rupture.

What is an appropriate nursing action for this client?

A nurse is assisting a client who has prolonged and obstructed labor to deliver by vacuum extraction.

Which of the following complications should the nurse monitor for in the newborn?

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who had a ruptured uterus and a hysterectomy during labor.

Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is caring for a client who had a vacuum-assisted delivery due to prolonged labor and is at risk for developing a hematoma in the perineal area.

Which of the following manifestations should alert the nurse to this complication?

A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor and experiencing shoulder dystocia.

Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.).

A nurse is caring for a client who has prolonged labor and is at risk for infection.

Which of the following actions should the nurse take to reduce this risk? (Select all that apply.)