Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is collecting data from a postpartum client and finds a large amount of lochia rubra with several clots on the client's perineal pad.Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Checking the fundus first assesses for uterine atony, the most likely cause of excessive lochia, enabling immediate corrective action.