Herzing University HESI Maternity

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A 25-year-old client who had a severe postpartum hemorrhage following the vaginal birth of twins is transferred to the postpartum unit. The nurse knows that assessment for what complication has the highest priority for this client?

A. Placenta accreta B. Hard, painful uterine afterpains. C. Postpartum psychosis. D. Disseminated intravascular coagulation

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Severe postpartum hemorrhage increases the risk of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DI
C), a life-threatening condition requiring urgent assessment.

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