Fran delivered a 9 lb, 10 oz baby 1 hour ago. When you arrive to perform her 15-minute assessment, she tells you that she "feels all wet underneath"
You discover that both pads are completely saturated and that she is lying in a 6-inch diameter puddle of blood. What is your first action? a. Call for help.
b. Assess the fundus for firmness.
c. Take her blood pressure.
d. Check the perineum for lacerations.
B
Firmness of the uterus is necessary to control bleeding from the placental site. The nurse should first assess for firmness and massage the fundus as indicated.
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