Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client who is 4 hr postpartum with four saturated perineal pads in the past hourA nurse is caring for a client who is 4 hr postpartum. The nurse notes four saturated perineal pads in the past hour. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Fundal assessment and massage address uterine atony, a common cause of postpartum hemorrhage.