In the recovery room, the nurse checks the newly delivered woman's fundus following a cesarean section. How would the nurse proceed with this assessment?
a. Palpate from the midline to the side of the body.
b. Palpate from the symphysis to the umbilicus.
c. Palpate from the side of the uterus to the midline.
d. Massage the abdomen in a circular motion.
ANS: C
The fundus is checked gently by walking the fingers from the side of the uterus to the midline.
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