The nurse caring for a client with a diagnosis of subinvolution understands that which of the following is a primary cause of this diagnosis?

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Retained placental fragments from delivery are a primary cause of subinvolution, which is the failure of the uterus to return to its pre-pregnancy size after childbirth. Retained fragments can interfere with the contraction of the uterus, leading to prolonged bleeding and delayed recovery.

The Nurse Caring for a Client with a Diagnosis of Subinvolution