Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who gave birth 4 hr ago and is experiencing excessive vaginal bleedingA nurse is caring for a client who gave birth 4 hr ago and is experiencing excessive vaginal bleeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Massaging a soft or boggy fundus stimulates uterine contraction to reduce postpartum hemorrhage, making it the first action.