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What marks the end of the third stage of labor?
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Correct Answer:
Expulsion of the placenta and membranes
Rationale:
👩🍼 Labor has three clearly defined stages:
Stage 1: Onset of contractions → full cervical dilation (10 cm).
Stage 2: Delivery of the infant.
Stage 3: Delivery of the placenta and membranes.
👩🍼 The third stage ends when the placenta is expelled intact, signaling the completion of childbirth.
👩🍼 Retained placenta fragments can cause severe postpartum hemorrhage and infection.
👩🍼 Nurses must assess for placental completeness and monitor uterine tone afterward.
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Custom N105Maternal & NewbornUnit Test 2, CAD July 2025
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Maternal & Newborn Care
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