Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client who is postpartum with excessive vaginal bleeding and a boggy uterus.A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum. The client is experiencing excessive vaginal bleeding and has a boggy uterus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Fundal massage is the first action to firm the uterus and control bleeding in uterine atony.