What is the primary function of uterine contractions after delivery of the infant and placenta?
A) Return the uterus to normal size
B) Seal off the blood vessels at the site of the placenta
C) Stop the flow of blood
D) Close the cervix
Ans: B
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A) increased healing time. B) decreased healing time. C) a need to keep the wound edges taped. D) skin near the wound to be massaged to increase blood flow.
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