Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is caring for a client who is 5 hours postpartum following a vaginal birth of a newborn weighing 9 lb 6 oz (4252 g).The nurse should recognize that this client is at risk for which of the following postpartum complications?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
A large newborn increases the risk of uterine atony due to uterine overdistension, a common cause of postpartum hemorrhage.