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A nurse is caring for a client who delivered vaginally 4 hours ago and has saturated two perineal pads in 15 minutes.
The nurse identifies this as which of the following types of postpartum hemorrhage?
Early postpartum hemorrhage occurs within the first 24 hours after delivery. The client has saturated two perineal pads in 15 minutes, which indicates severe bleeding and a possible complication of the third stage of labor.
Late postpartum hemorrhage occurs 24 hours to 12 weeks postpartum. This type of hemorrhage is usually caused by retained placental fragments or infection.
Chronic postpartum hemorrhage is not a recognized term.
Postpartum hemorrhage is an acute condition that requires immediate attention.
Acute postpartum hemorrhage is not a specific type of hemorrhage, but a general term for any excessive bleeding after childbirth. Postpartum hemorrhage can be classified into mild, moderate, or severe based on the amount of blood loss.
Early postpartum hemorrhage occurs within the first 24 hours after delivery. The client has saturated two perineal pads in 15 minutes, which indicates severe bleeding and a possible complication of the third stage of labor.
Choice B is wrong because late postpartum hemorrhage occurs 24 hours to 12 weeks postpartum. This type of hemorrhage is usually caused by retained placental fragments or infection.
Choice C is wrong because chronic postpartum hemorrhage is not a recognized term.
Postpartum hemorrhage is an acute condition that requires immediate attention.
Choice D is wrong because acute postpartum hemorrhage is not a specific type of hemorrhage, but a general term for any excessive bleeding after childbirth. Postpartum hemorrhage can be classified into mild, moderate, or severe based on the amount of blood loss.