The nurse is caring for a woman who gave birth via forceps delivery within the last 24 hours. The patient describes significant rectal pressure but has had normal bowel movements. The nurse reports the finding to the provider with concerns for which postpartum complication?
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A 75-year-old woman appears in the emergency room with a wrist fracture sustained during a minor fall. Which of the following conditions is most likely related to the patient’s condition?
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