Which finding 12 hours after birth would require further assessment? The fundus is palpable __________ the umbilicus
a. Two finger-breadths above
b. At the level of
c. One finger-breadth below
d. Two finger-breadths below
A
The fundus rises to the umbilicus after delivery and remains there for about 24 hours. A fun-dus that is above the umbilicus may indicate uterine atony or urinary retention.
This is an appropriate assessment finding for 12 hours postpartum.
This is an appropriate assessment finding for 12 hours postpartum.
This is an unusual finding for 12 hours postpartum, but still appropriate.
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