Question

A g2p1 woman is in labor attempting a vbac, when she suddenly complains of light-headedness and dizziness. an increase in pulse and decrease in blood pressure is noted as a change from the vital signs obtained 15 minutes prior. the nurse should investigate further for additional signs or symptoms of which complication

Answer 1

The nurse would consider uterine rupture. The patient had prior surgery on her uterus making her at an increased risk for uterine rupture. The drop in her blood pressure and rise in her pulse is a sign of hemorrhaging in the uterus.