Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client 2 hours postpartum, vaginal birth, saturated two perineal pads in 30 minutesA nurse is caring for a client 2 hours after a spontaneous vaginal birth and the client has saturated two perineal pads with blood in a 30-minute period. Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention at this time?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Palpating the uterine fundus assesses for uterine atony, a common cause of postpartum hemorrhage indicated by excessive bleeding.