During a postpartum examination of a client who delivered an 8-pound newborn 6 hours ago, the following assessment findings are noted: fundus firm and at the umbilicus, and moderate lochia rubra with a steady trickle of blood from the vagina. What is the assessment finding that would necessitate follow-up?

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A steady trickle of blood from the vagina postpartum may indicate a vaginal or cervical laceration, especially when the fundus is firm, which necessitates follow-up to prevent excessive blood loss.

During a Postpartum Examination of a Client Who Delivered an 8-Pound