The Nurse's First Action When Postpartum Hemorrhage from Uterine Atony

question 28

Multiple Choice

The nurse's first action when postpartum hemorrhage from uterine atony is suspected is to:

• A) teach the patient how to massage the abdomen and then get help.
• B) start IV fluids to prevent hypovolemia, then notify the registered nurse.
• C) begin massaging the fundus while another person notifies the physician.
• D) ask the patient to void and reassess fundal tone and location.

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