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

question 23

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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