Excessive blood loss after childbirth can have several causes; the most common is:
a. Vaginal or vulvar hematomas.
b. Unrepaired lacerations of the vagina or cervix.
c. Failure of the uterine muscle to contract firmly.
d. Retained placental fragments.
C
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A Although these are a possible cause of excessive blood loss, uterine muscle fail-ure (uterine atony) is the most common cause.
B Although this is a possible cause of excessive blood loss, uterine muscle failure (uterine atony) is the most common cause.
C Uterine atony can best be thwarted by maintaining good uterine tone and pre-venting bladder distention.
D Although this is a possible cause of excessive blood loss, uterine muscle failure (uterine atony) is the most common cause.
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