Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Simulated
When assessing a postpartum client, a nurse notes that the client has soaked three perineal pads in the three hours since delivery. The nurse also notes a soft fundus. The initial action for the nurse would be which of the following?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
A soft fundus and heavy bleeding suggest uterine atony, a common cause of postpartum hemorrhage. Fundal massage is the initial action to stimulate uterine contraction.