After a Forceps-Assisted Birth,the Mother Is Observed to Have Continuous

question 15

Multiple Choice

After a forceps-assisted birth,the mother is observed to have continuous bright red lochia but a firm fundus.What other data indicates the presence of a potential vaginal wall hematoma?

• A) Mild, intermittent perineal pain
• B) Edema and discoloration of the labia and perineum
• C) Lack of an episiotomy
• D) Lack of pain in the perineal area

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