Thirty minutes after delivery, the nurse's assessment of the woman reveals vaginal bleeding, a soft uterus, blood pressure 90/54 mm Hg, and pulse 110 beats/minute. Which complication should be suspected?
a. Supine hypotensive syndrome
b. Hemorrhage
c. Medication overdose
d. Dehydration
ANS: B
The greatest danger in the first hour after birth is hemorrhage.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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