Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client 5 hours postpartum after vaginal birth, pregnancy complicated by polyhydramnios.A nurse is caring for a client whose pregnancy was complicated by polyhydramnios and is now 5 hours postpartum following a vaginal birth. The nurse should recognize that this client is at risk for which of the following postpartum complications?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Polyhydramnios can overdistend the uterus, increasing the risk of uterine atony and postpartum hemorrhage.