A nurse is assigning care of postpartum patients to a licensed vocational nurse (LVN). Which postpartum patient is at the greatest risk for postpartum bleeding from uterine atony, and should not be delegated to an LVN's care?

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Patients who experienced a prolonged labor are at a higher risk for postpartum hemorrhage due to uterine atony. This patient should be closely monitored by a registered nurse as they require more frequent assessments and interventions. The other options are not necessarily at an increased risk for postpartum hemorrhage and can be delegated to an LVN as long as they have appropriate education and training.

A Nurse Is Assigning Care of Postpartum Patients to a Licensed