Nurses must be aware of the conditions that increase the risk of hemorrhage, one of the most common complications of the puerperium. What are the conditions? Select all that apply
a. Primipara
b. Rapid or prolonged labor
c. Overdistention of the uterus
d. Uterine fibroids
e. Preeclampsia
B, C, D, E
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Correct Rapid or prolonged labor, overdistention of the uterus, uterine fibroids,
and preeclampsia are all risk factors for postpartum hemorrhage.
Incorrect Grand multiparity (5 or more pregnancies) is a risk factor for postpartum
hemorrhage. Other risk factors include retained placenta, placenta previa,
previous postpartum hemorrhage or placenta accreta, drugs (magnesium
sulfate, tocolytics, oxytocin), and operative procedures.
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