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When Assessing a Multiparous Woman Who Has Just Given Birth

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When assessing a multiparous woman who has just given birth to a 2500 g boy,the nurse notes that the woman's fundus is firm and has become globular in shape.A gush of dark red blood comes from her vagina.What do these findings indicate to the nurse?


Definitions:

Fugue

A psychiatric disorder characterized by reversible amnesia for personal identity, including the memories, personality, and other identifying characteristics of individuality.

Paranoia

A mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution or grandeur, often without reasonable evidence.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome, often reflecting a condition of excessive concern.

Depression

A condition relating to mental health, characterized by a constant feeling of depression or a lack of enthusiasm in activities, that severely impacts day-to-day life.

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