Which of the following is not a goal of nursing and medical management of hemorrhage?

The correct response highlights that the separation of the mother-newborn couplet until stabilization is not a goal of nursing and medical management of hemorrhage. The primary focus in managing hemorrhage is ensuring the safety and health of both the mother and the newborn.

In situations of hemorrhage, the immediate goals include identifying and managing the source of bleeding to prevent further loss of blood, re-establishing maternal hemodynamic stability to ensure adequate blood flow and oxygen delivery to vital organs, and restoring circulating fluid volume to counteract the effects of hypovolemia. These interventions are critical to prevent complications and improve outcomes for the mother, and they often involve close monitoring and timely interventions.

In contrast, separating the mother from the newborn during a critical time when both require support and monitoring can be detrimental. Instead, the focus should be on maintaining as much continuity of care as possible, allowing for bonding while ensuring that both the mother is stabilized and the newborn is adequately assessed and monitored. Keeping the dyad together, when safe, promotes bonding and facilitates the mother’s recovery in a supportive environment.