Nurses must be aware of the conditions that increase the risk of hemorrhage,one of the most common complications of the puerperium.What are the conditions? Select all that apply.

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Rapid or prolonged labor, overdistention of the uterus, uterine fibroids, and preeclampsia are conditions that can increase the risk of hemorrhage during the puerperium. Primipara, or first-time mothers, is not specifically associated with an increased risk of hemorrhage.

Nurses Must Be Aware of the Conditions That Increase the Risk