With regard to the after birth changes and developments in a woman's cardiovascular system,nurses should be aware that:

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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 and 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 After Birth Changes and Developments in a Woman's