A woman gave birth to a 7-pound, 6-ounce infant girl 1 hour ago. The birth was vaginal, and the estimated blood loss (EBL) was approximately 1500 ml. When assessing the woman's vital signs, the nurse would be concerned to see:

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The vital signs in option A indicate that the woman may be experiencing hypovolemic shock due to the significant blood loss during delivery. The low BP, tachycardia, and low respiratory rate along with the elevated temperature suggest that the body may be compensating to maintain perfusion. Immediate interventions such as fluid resuscitation and close monitoring are necessary to prevent further deterioration. The vital signs in the other options are within the normal range or only slightly elevated and do not indicate an urgent concern.

A Woman Gave Birth to a 7-Pound, 6-Ounce Infant Girl