Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Postpartum client one day after delivery, fundus soft and spongyA nurse is assessing the fundus of a postpartum client one day after delivery and notes that the fundus is soft and spongy. Which is the first nursing intervention to perform?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Massaging the fundus first addresses uterine atony, reducing bleeding risk. Notification, documentation, or oxytocin are secondary to immediate mechanical stimulation.