The perinatal nurse caring for the postpartum woman understands that late postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is most likely caused by:
a. Subinvolution of the placental site. c. Cervical lacerations.
b. Defective vascularity of the decidua. d. Coagulation disorders.
ANS: A
Late PPH may be the result of subinvolution of the uterus, pelvic infection, or retained placental fragments. Late PPH is not typically a result of defective vascularity of the decidua, cervical lacerations, or coagulation disorders.
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