After birth, the nurse monitors the mother for postpartum hemorrhage secondary to uterine atony. What would increase the nurse's concern about this risk?
a. Hypovolemia
b. Iron deficiency anemia
c. Prolonged use of oxytocin
d. Uteroplacental insufficiency
ANS: C
Postpartum uterine atony is more likely if she has received oxytocin for a long time because the uterine muscle becomes fatigued and does not contract effectively to compress vessels at the placental site.
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