A postpartum client would be at increased risk for postpartum hemorrhage if she deli-vered a(n):
a. 5 lb, 2 oz infant with outlet forceps.
b. 6.5 lb infant after a 2-hour labor.
c. 7 lb infant after an 8-hour labor.
d. 8 lb infant after a 12-hour labor.
B
A rapid labor and delivery may cause exhaustion of the uterine muscle and prevent contrac-tion.
This woman would be at risk for lacerations due to the forceps.
This is a normal labor progression. Less than 3 hours is rapid and can produce uterine muscle exhaustion.
This is a normal labor progression. Less than 3 hours is a rapid delivery and can cause the uterine muscles not to contract.
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