Reduction of Risk Potential
Postpartum headache with blurred vision: what do you advise?
Question
A client who gave birth five days ago calls the clinic. She has a headache that has not eased with acetaminophen and fluids, and her vision is blurry. What should the nurse advise?
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Correct answer: A
A. Correct. CDC lists a headache that will not go away or gets worse, including one that lasts after medicine and fluids or comes with blurred vision, among urgent maternal warning signs, and says to get medical care immediately. These problems can appear up to a year after delivery.
B. Incorrect. Waiting a day delays care for a sign CDC lists as urgent. A lasting headache with blurred vision after birth can mean a life-threatening complication.
C. Incorrect. The headache has already lasted through medicine and fluids, which is part of what makes it a warning sign.
D. Incorrect. Tiredness is common after birth, but a headache that lasts and comes with vision changes needs care now, not an explanation.
Source: CDC Hear Her: Urgent Maternal Warning Signs and Symptoms
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