NCLEX-RN · Question #362
The most frequent cause of early postpartum hemorrhage is:
The correct answer is C. Uterine atony. (A) Hematomas, which are the result of damage to a vessel wall without laceration of the tissue, are a cause, though not the most frequent cause. (B) Coagulation disorders are among the causes of postpartal hemorrhage, but they are less (C) The most frequent causes of…
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The most frequent cause of early postpartum hemorrhage is:
Options
- AHematoma
- BCoagulation disorders
- CUterine atony
- DRetained placental fragments
How the community answered
(32 responses)- A3% (1)
- C94% (30)
- D3% (1)
Explanation
(A) Hematomas, which are the result of damage to a vessel wall without laceration of the tissue, are a cause, though not the most frequent cause. (B) Coagulation disorders are among the causes of postpartal hemorrhage, but they are less (C) The most frequent causes of hemorrhage in the postpartal period are related to an interference with involution of the uterus. Uterine atony is the most frequent cause, occurring in the first 24 hours after delivery. (D) Retained placental fragments are also a cause, although these bleeds usually occur 7-14 days after delivery.
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