Immediately following delivery, a woman's weight decreases rapidly due to which factor(s)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Removal of the fetus
b. Removal of the placenta
c. Expressing of breast milk
d. Diaphoresis
e. Diarrhea
f. Loss of amniotic fluid
ANS: A, B, D, F
Immediately after delivery, a woman's weight decreases rapidly due to the removal of the fetus, placenta, and amniotic fluid. Diaphoresis and diuresis also contribute to weight loss immediately after birth.
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