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Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1358 of 2368

Which set of findings in a postpartum client most strongly suggests concealed blood loss with hypovolemia?

  1. Heart rate 88/min, blood pressure 118/72 mmHg, oxygen saturation 98%
  2. Heart rate 96/min, blood pressure 108/66 mmHg, oxygen saturation 97%
  3. Heart rate 102/min, blood pressure 112/70 mmHg, oxygen saturation 96%
  4. Heart rate 114/min, blood pressure 84/44 mmHg, oxygen saturation 93%
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Correct answer: Heart rate 114/min, blood pressure 84/44 mmHg, oxygen saturation 93%

Concealed hemorrhage shows as heart rate of 110 or more, blood pressure of 85/45 or less, and oxygen saturation under 95%.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), High-risk Perinatal Client Care: Postpartum Hemorrhage. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026