The charge nurse is assessing several postpartum patients. Which patient has the greatest risk for postpartum hemorrhage?

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Oxytocin augmentation of labor is a major risk factor for postpartum hemorrhage as it can lead to overstimulation of the uterus and poor contraction of the blood vessels within the uterus. Patients who are overdue or deliver prematurely may also be at an increased risk for postpartum hemorrhage, but it is not as significant as the risk associated with oxytocin augmentation. Patients who deliver by scheduled cesarean delivery typically have a lower risk for postpartum hemorrhage as the delivery is controlled and the uterus can be well-contracted during the procedure.

The Charge Nurse Is Assessing Several Postpartum Patients