A nurse is delegating care of postpartum clients to a licensed vocational nurse (LVN).Which postpartum client 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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The client who delivered vaginally after a prolonged labor is at the greatest risk for postpartum bleeding from uterine atony because prolonged labor can cause overdistension of the uterus and decreased uterine muscle tone, leading to an increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage. This client should not be delegated to an LVN's care, as they may not have the level of expertise needed to identify and intervene in the event of excessive bleeding. Breastfeeding, early ambulation, and primiparous status do not increase the risk of postpartum bleeding from uterine atony.

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