NCLEX RN Practice Question

A sudden increase in the amount of bleeding or passing large blood clots can indicate a post-partum hemorrhage, which is a serious complication requiring immediate medical attention. While it's common to have moderate bleeding and occasional small clots in the post-partum period, significant changes in volume or size of clots are not normal. Fever suggests infection, but it is not specific to abnormal bleeding. Mild cramping is expected as the uterus contracts, and slight pain during breastfeeding is a normal response to oxytocin release.