The nurse would determine that a client with menorrhagia is at risk for significant blood loss if the client reports changing the perineal pad or tampon at least every
a. 1 to 2 hours.
b. to 3 hours.
c. 4 to 5 hours.
d. 6 to 8 hours.
A
The nurse should consider significant blood loss if the client is changing her pad or tampon 3-4 times in a 4-hour period.
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