Physiological AdaptationQuestion 1146 of 2368
After birth, a client has heavy vaginal bleeding, but the uterus is firm and contracted. What is the most likely cause?
- Cervical or vaginal laceration
- Uterine atony
- Uterine inversion
- Normal lochia rubra
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Correct answer: Cervical or vaginal laceration
Heavy bleeding with a contracted uterus points to lacerations, which the provider inspects for and repairs.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Labor & Delivery Care: Postpartum Hemorrhage. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026