Question

A postpartum nurse checks a mother 24 hours post birth. The mother tells the nurse that she has run out of pads because she has struggled with bleeding. When asked, the mother states she has saturated two pads every hour. Which of the following is the priority nursing action?

Reassure the mother that this is normal.
Perform a fundal massage.
Assess the client’s pad.
Notify the primary healthcare provider.

Accepted Answer

Perform a fundal massage.

Answer

Reassure the mother that this is normal.

Answer

Notify the primary healthcare provider.

Answer

Assess the client’s pad.

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