Ten minutes after the cutting of the baby's umbilical cord, the nurse observes a sudden gush of blood, a lengthening of the cord at the vaginal orifice, and that the uterus has assumed a more globular shape. These signs are MOST indicative of:
a. hemorrhage due to uterine atony c. multiple birth
b. inversion of the uterus d. placental separation
D
Upon delivery of the fetus, complications may include a sudden gush of blood, a lengthening of the cord at the vaginal orifice, and that the uterus has assumed a more globular shape, indicating placental separation.
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1. 8 gtt/min 2. 18 gtt/min 3. 31 gtt/min 4. 36 gtt/min
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A. Cost B. Convenience C. Efficiency and effectiveness D. Reduce volume of hazardous waste