In caring for an immediate postpartum client,the nurse notes petechiae and oozing from her intravenous (IV)site.The client would be closely monitored for which clotting disorder?

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Petechiae and oozing from an IV site are signs of abnormal bleeding and are associated with DIC, a clotting disorder characterized by both excessive clotting and bleeding. The nurse should closely monitor the client for other signs of DIC, such as decreased platelet count, prolonged clotting times, and organ dysfunction.

In Caring for an Immediate Postpartum Client,the Nurse Notes Petechiae