During a postpartum examination of a patient who delivered an 8-pound newborn 6 hours ago, the following assessment findings are noted: fundus firm and at the umbilicus, and moderate lochia rubra with a steady trickle of blood from the vagina. The assessment finding that would necessitate follow-up would be the:

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A steady trickle of blood from the vagina could be a sign of postpartum hemorrhage, which would require immediate follow-up and intervention. The other assessment findings are within normal limits for this stage of postpartum recovery.

During a Postpartum Examination of a Patient Who Delivered an 8-Pound