Which assessment finding could indicate hemorrhage in the postpartum patient?

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An increasing pulse rate is an early sign of excessive blood loss. If the blood volume were diminishing, the blood pressure would decrease. A firm fundus indicates that the uterus is contracting and compressing the open blood vessels at the placental site. Saturation of one pad within the first hour is the maximum normal amount of lochial flow. Two pads within 4 hours is within normal limits.

Which Assessment Finding Could Indicate Hemorrhage in the Postpartum Patient