With regard to the postpartum changes and developments in a woman's cardiovascular system,nurses should be aware that:
A)Cardiac output,the pulse rate,and stroke volume all return to prepregnancy normal values within a few hours of childbirth
B)Respiratory function returns to nonpregnant levels by 6 to 8 weeks after birth
C)The lowered white blood cell count after pregnancy can lead to false-positive results on tests for infections
D)A hypercoagulable state protects the new mother from thromboembolism,especially after a cesarean birth

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Respirations should decrease to within the woman's normal prepregnancy range by 6 to 8 weeks after birth.Stroke volume increases and cardiac output remains high for a couple of days.However,the heart rate and blood pressure return to normal quickly.Leukocytosis increases 10 to 12 days after childbirth,which can obscure the diagnosis of acute infections (false-negative results).The hypercoagulable state increases the risk of thromboembolism,especially after a cesarean birth.

With Regard to the Postpartum Changes and Developments in a Woman's