The charge nurse is assessing several postpartum clients. Which client has the greatest risk for postpartum hemorrhage?
1. The client who was overdue and delivered vaginally
2. The client who delivered by scheduled cesarean delivery
3. The client who had oxytocin augmentation of labor
4. The client who delivered vaginally at 36 weeks
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Explanation: 3. Uterine atony is a cause of postpartal hemorrhage. A contributing factor to uterine atony is oxytocin augmentation of labor.
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