After a forceps-assisted birth,the mother is observed to have continuous bright red lochia but a firm fundus.What other data indicates the presence of a potential vaginal wall hematoma?

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Edema and discoloration of the labia and perineum are classic signs of a vaginal wall hematoma. Mild, intermittent perineal pain may be present, but not always. Lack of an episiotomy or lack of pain in the perineal area are not indicators of a hematoma.

After a Forceps-Assisted Birth,the Mother Is Observed to Have Continuous