The homecare nurse is seeing a patient at 6 weeks postpartum. Which statement by the patient indicates the need for immediate intervention?

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At 6 weeks postpartum, lochia should have already decreased in flow and be light pink or brown in color. If the patient is still experiencing bright red bleeding and requiring a pad, there may be a risk of postpartum hemorrhage or retained placental tissue and immediate intervention is needed. The other statements are normal findings in the postpartum period.

The Homecare Nurse Is Seeing a Patient at 6 Weeks