Signs and symptoms
Signs and symptoms ( 5 Questions)
What may indicate internal bleeding in postpartum hemorrhage?
A tense and rigid uterus may indicate retained placenta or uterine clot, which are other causes of postpartum hemorrhage.
A relaxed uterus may indicate internal bleeding in postpartum hemorrhage. This is because the uterus is not contracting properly to compress the blood vessels where the placenta was attached, leading to excessive blood loss. A relaxed uterus is also known as uterine atony, which is the most common cause of postpartum hemorrhage.
Normal ranges for blood loss after delivery are less than 500 mL for vaginal delivery and less than 1000 mL for cesarean delivery. Postpartum hemorrhage is defined as blood loss of more than these amounts or blood loss accompanied by signs of hypovolemia within 24 hours of delivery.
A soft uterus is similar to a relaxed uterus and may also indicate internal bleeding in postpartum hemorrhage.
A normal uterus is not a sign of postpartum hemorrhage. A normal uterus should be firm and contracted after delivery to prevent excessive bleeding.
relaxed uterus may indicate internal bleeding in postpartum hemorrhage. This is because the uterus is not contracting properly to compress the blood vessels where the placenta was attached, leading to excessive blood loss. A relaxed uterus is also known as uterine atony, which is the most common cause of postpartum hemorrhage.
Choice A is wrong because a tense and rigid uterus may indicate retained placenta or uterine clot, which are other causes of postpartum hemorrhage.
These conditions prevent the uterus from contracting fully and expelling the placental fragments or clots.
Choice C is wrong because a soft uterus is similar to a relaxed uterus and may also indicate internal bleeding in postpartum hemorrhage.
Choice D is wrong because a normal uterus is not a sign of postpartum hemorrhage. A normal uterus should be firm and contracted after delivery to prevent excessive bleeding.
Normal ranges for blood loss after delivery are less than 500 mL for vaginal delivery and less than 1000 mL for cesarean delivery. Postpartum hemorrhage is defined as blood loss of more than these amounts or blood loss accompanied by signs of hypovolemia within 24 hours of delivery.