When Assessing a Multiparous Woman Who Has Just Given Birth

question 24

Multiple Choice

When assessing a multiparous woman who has just given birth to an 8-lb 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.The nurse concludes that:

• A) the placenta has separated.
• B) a cervical tear occurred during the birth.
• C) the woman is beginning to hemorrhage.
• D) clots have formed in the upper uterine segment.

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