You are supporting your postpartum patient at 12 hours post-…

You are supporting your postpartum patient at 12 hours post-delivery. She reports a great deal of pain in the area of her right labia that is getting worse, despite ice packs and rest. During your exam, you notice the right labia looks larger than the left and you notify the provider of a possible ____________.

You are caring for a laboring patient who experiences a larg…

You are caring for a laboring patient who experiences a large gush of fluid while sitting on the birth ball. After it is determined her water broke, you note on the fetal monitors her baby begins to have a prolonged deceleration and you call the provider to the room. You complete a cervical exam and palpate the umbilical cord in front of the fetal head, what is your first priority action?