Complications of Postpartum Related

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A client, G1 P0101, postpartum 1 day, is assessed. The nurse notes that the client 's lochia rubra is moderate and her fundus is boggy 2 cm above the umbilicus and deviated to the right. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

  • A. Notify the woman 's primary health care provider.
  • B. Massage the woman 's fundus.
  • C. Escort the woman to the bathroom to urinate.
  • D. Check the quantity of lochia on the peripad.
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A boggy fundus can indicate uterine atony, which can lead to postpartum hemorrhage. The first step is to massage the fundus to stimulate uterine contraction.