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Themember4 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Your patient reports unusual food cravings.. When you inquire about the specifics, she reports eating laundry detergent and dirt. You know that this type of craving is known as ___________________ _.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Late postpartum hemorrhage is most likely caused by:

1. subinvolution of the placental site.
2. defective vascularity of the decidua.
3. cervical lacerations.
4. coagulation disorders.

mirabriestensky · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

pica

Answer to Question 2

1
1. Correct. Late PPH may be the result of subinvolution of the uterus, endometritis, or retained placental fragments.
2, 3, 4. Incorrect. Although each of these conditions may cause PPH, late PPH typically results from subinvolution of the uterus, endometritis, or retained placental fragments.