Nurses need to understand the basic definitions and incidence data regarding post-partum hemorrhage (PPH).Which statement regarding this condition is most accurate?

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Traditionally, PPH has been classified as early PPH (within 24 hours of birth) or late PPH (between 24 hours and 12 weeks after birth). Option A is incorrect as early recognition requires careful assessment of blood loss and vital signs, as excessive bleeding may not always be obvious. Option B is incorrect as new definitions suggest that even smaller amounts of blood loss can still be significant. Option C is also incorrect as research shows that nurses and physicians tend to underestimate, rather than overestimate, the amount of blood loss.

Nurses Need to Understand the Basic Definitions and Incidence Data