Physiological AdaptationQuestion 1387 of 2368
Immediately after delivery of the placenta, a client abruptly develops severe dyspnea and hypotension, and says that something terrible is about to happen. Which condition does the nurse suspect?
- Amniotic fluid embolism
- Peripartum cardiomyopathy
- Mild preeclampsia
- Gestational hypertension
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Correct answer: Amniotic fluid embolism
Abrupt hypoxia, severe dyspnea, hypotension, and a sense of sudden doom suggest amniotic fluid embolism, a medical emergency.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), High-risk Perinatal Client Care: Amniotic Fluid Embolism. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026