The nurse is reviewing charts of patients who underwent cesarean births by request in the last two years. The hospital is attempting to decrease costs of maternity care. What findings contribute to increased healthcare costs in patients undergoing cesarean birth by request?

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Increased abnormal placenta implantation in subsequent pregnancies can lead to increased healthcare costs due to the need for additional testing and monitoring during pregnancy, as well as a higher likelihood of needing a repeat cesarean delivery. The other options do not directly relate to increased healthcare costs associated with cesarean birth by request.

The Nurse Is Reviewing Charts of Patients Who Underwent Cesarean