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    Hesi RN Exit Proctored Exam

    Exhibits The nurse has reviewed the client's chart. Choose the most likely options for the information missing from the statement(s) by selecting from the lists of options provided. The nurse recognizes that this client is due to .

    Explanation & Rationale

    Hemorrhaging: The client exhibits signs of excessive vaginal bleeding, as indicated by a boggy fundus and saturated pads and sheets beneath her. The significant blood loss is concerning, especially following a 4th-degree laceration and the recent delivery. Uterine Atony: The fundus is noted to be boggy (soft) at multiple assessments, which is a key indicator of uterine atony. This condition is the most common cause of early postpartum hemorrhage and occurs when the uterus fails to contract effectively after delivery, leading to excessive blood loss.

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