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PPH may be sudden and result in rapid blood loss. The nurse must be alert to the symptoms of hemorrhage and hypovolemic shock and be prepared to act quickly to minimize blood loss. Astute assessment of circulatory status can be done with noninvasive monitoring. Please match the type of noninvasive assessment that the RN would perform with the appropriate clinical manifestation or body system.

-Skin color,temperature,turgor

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MATCHING
PPH may be sudden and result in rapid blood loss. The nurse must be alert to the symptoms of hemorrhage and hypovolemic shock and be prepared to act quickly to minimize blood loss. Astute assessment of circulatory status can be done with noninvasive monitoring. Please match the type of noninvasive assessment that the RN would perform with the appropriate clinical manifestation or body system.

-Skin color,temperature,turgor

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Inspection of skin color, temperature, and turgor can give the RN an idea of circulatory status and potential hypovolemia. The RN can assess for paleness, coolness, and poor skin turgor, all potential signs of hypovolemia and shock.

MATCHING PPH May Be Sudden and Result in Rapid Blood Loss