Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Patient is G6P5, currently 39 weeks pregnant with twins, AFI is 30cm (polyhydramnios), complaining of pain related to contractions 5 minutes apart, membranes intact, vaginal exam 5/100/0, with large uterine fibroids, history of preterm labor, chlamydia positive.The nurse should recognize that the client is at risk of due to
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Polyhydramnios and multiple gestation cause uterine overdistension, increasing the risk of postpartum hemorrhage due to uterine atony.