The nurse is aware that the most common sign of a vaginal hematoma is
a. excessive blood loss c. uterine atony
b. severe perineal pain d. hypotension
B
The primary manifestation of a vaginal hematoma is severe pain at the site. A hematoma is a circumscribed pocket of blood. A vaginal hematoma will not cause uterine atony. Hypertension is a more likely scenario, due to the severe pain.
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