Complications of the third stage of labor include all of the following except :
A)Rupture uterus.
B)Postpartum hemorrhage.
C)Puerperal sepsis.
D)Retained placenta.
E)Obstetric shock.

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Rupture of the uterus is more likely to occur during labor or delivery rather than specifically in the third stage of labor, which is focused on the delivery of the placenta and the immediate post-delivery period. The other options listed are recognized complications associated with the third stage of labor.

Complications of the Third Stage of Labor Include All of the Following