Which of the following would prevent early discharge of a postpartum woman?
1. Hemoglobin <10 g
2. Birth was at 38 weeks of gestation
3. Voids about 200 to 300 ml per void
4. Episiotomy exhibits slight redness and edema and is dry and approximated
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1. Correct. The hemoglobin of the mother should be >10 g as a criterion for early discharge.
2. Incorrect. The birth of an infant at term is not a criterion that would prevent early dis-charge.
3. Incorrect. This is a normal voiding volume and does not indicate that the woman should not be discharged early.
4. Incorrect. These are normal episiotomy findings and would not prevent a woman from being discharged early.
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