Early postpartum hemorrhage is defined as a blood loss greater than:
a. 500 mL within 24 hours after a vaginal birth.
b. 750 mL within 24 hours after a vaginal birth.
c. 1000 mL within 48 hours after a cesarean birth.
d. 1500 mL within 48 hours after a cesarean birth.
ANS: B
The average amount of bleeding after a vaginal birth is 500 mL. Early postpartum hemorrhage occurs in the first 24 hours, not 48 hours. Blood loss after a cesarean averages 1000 mL. Late postpartum hemorrhage is 48 hours and later.
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