Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a client who delivered 6 hours ago. The client's uterus is boggy and is displaced above and to the right of the umbilicus. What action should the nurse take?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Encouraging the client to void is the correct action. A full bladder can displace the uterus, preventing it from contracting properly. By emptying the bladder, the uterus may be able to contract and return to its normal position.