Postpartum hemorrhage
Structured condition card with NCLEX priority cues and nursing action focus.
OB / Newbornhigh priorityneeds review
Postpartum hemorrhage
Etiology / Pathophysiology
- Uterine atony, trauma, retained tissue, or clotting disorder.
- Excess bleeding after birth causes hypovolemia and shock risk.
Medications
| Class | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| OB uterotonics | Used to improve uterine tone and reduce bleeding. |
Signs / symptoms
- Boggy fundus plus heavy bleeding.
- Massage fundus first for atony.
Nursing actions
- Assess fundus, lochia, vital signs, bladder distention, and shock signs.
- Massage boggy uterus and empty bladder per protocol.
- Prepare uterotonics, IV fluids, blood products, and escalation.
Complications
- Hypovolemic shock
- DIC
- Anemia
- Death
NCLEX cues
- Boggy fundus plus heavy bleeding.
- Massage fundus first for atony.
Memory hooks
- Boggy uterus bleeds; firm uterus clamps.
Labs / Diagnostics
- Trend assessment findings and ordered diagnostics; verify exact values with school source material.
Review notes
- Session-derived study seed. Verify against school materials, ATI/NCLEX review sources, current orders, and facility policy before relying on details.
Cross references
Related cards are generated from the shared study map, not hand-built per page.
Source entitycondition card
Postpartum hemorrhage
Condition card for Postpartum hemorrhage: recognize the testable cue, prevent the complication, and choose the safest first nursing action.
Med classmedication safety
OB uterotonics
Stimulates uterine contraction to support labor or clamp down bleeding after birth.