What will you do next?
What will be an ideal response?
• Assess for signs of excessive postpartum bleeding. Assess the color, amount, and odor of the lochia
and whether there is any blood underneath the patient's buttocks.
• Check the uterine fundus and, if it feels boggy, massage it until it feels firm.
• Monitor VS closely, and notify provider if BP or pulse does not improve.
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