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The nurse is in the process of assessing the comfort level of her postpartum patient. Excess bleeding is not obvious; however, the new mother complains of deep, severe pelvic pain.
 
  The registered nurse (RN) has noted both skin and vital sign changes. This patient may have formed a(n) ________. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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hematoma
Hematomas occur as a result of bleeding into loose connective tissue while the overlying
tissue remains intact. A hematoma can develop after either a spontaneous or an
instrumental vaginal delivery when blood vessels are injured. They are most likely to occur
in the vulvar, vaginal, or retroperitoneal areas. The nurse should examine the vulva for a
bulging mass or skin discoloration and intervene as necessary.
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