Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client at risk for postpartum hemorrhageA nurse is discussing risk factors of postpartum hemorrhage with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following conditions is a risk factor for postpartum hemorrhage that the nurse should include in the teaching?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Retained placental fragments prevent uterine contraction, leading to hemorrhage. Hypertension, oligohydramnios, and meconium do not directly cause postpartum bleeding.