If the fundus is palpated on the right side of the abdomen above the expected level, the nurse should suspect that the patient has
a. Been lying on her right side too long
b. A distended bladder
c. Stretched ligaments that are unable to support the uterus
d. A normal involution
B
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A Position of the patient should not alter uterine position.
B The presence of a full bladder will displace the uterus.
C The problem is a full bladder displacing the uterus.
D This is not an expected finding.
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