Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is caring for a client who is 4 hr postpartum following a vaginal birth. The client has saturated a perineal pad within 10 min.Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Rapid pad saturation suggests uterine atony; fundal massage promotes contraction to control bleeding.