Question

Changes in blood volume after childbirth depend on several factors such as blood loss during childbirth and the amount of extravascular water (physiologic edema) mobilized and excreted. What amount of blood loss does the postpartum nurse anticipate? (Select all that apply.)

a) 100 ml
b) 250 ml or less
c) 300 to 500 ml
d) 500 to 1000 ml
e) 1500 ml or greater

Answer 1

The postpartum nurse anticipates a blood loss of 300 to 500 ml after childbirth.

Step-by-step explanation:

The postpartum nurse anticipates a blood loss of 300 to 500 ml after childbirth. This is a normal amount of blood loss during the postpartum period. The uterus undergoes contractions to limit the blood loss from the detachment of the placenta, but there is still some bleeding that occurs.