Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who experienced a vaginal birth 2 hr ago.Which of the following findings places the client at risk for a postpartum hemorrhage?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Precipitous birth increases the risk of postpartum hemorrhage due to rapid delivery, which may prevent adequate uterine contraction.