Which finding would prevent early discharge of a postpartum mother?
a. Hgb of 8 gm/dL c. Output 200 to 300 mL each void
b. Birth at 38 weeks' gestation d. Lochia rubra, scant amounts
A
Hgb 8 gm/dL would result from excessive blood loss and Hgb should begin to rise prior to discharge. With this low Hgb postpartum, the mother would not be discharged early. Birth at 38 weeks' gestation would not delay discharge, as this normal. Output 200 to 300 mL each void and scant amounts of lochia rubra would not delay a mother's discharge because they are normal.
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