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A Woman Who Is 12 Hours Postpartum Had a Pulse

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A woman who is 12 hours postpartum had a pulse rate around 80 beats per minute during pregnancy. Now, the nurse finds a pulse of 60 beats per minute. Which of these actions should the nurse take?


A) Document the finding, as it is a normal finding at this time.
B) Contact the physician, as it indicates early DIC.
C) Contact the physician, as it is a first sign of postpartum eclampsia.
D) Obtain an order for a CBC, as it suggests postpartum anemia.

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