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The nurse is caring for a patient on postpartum day 1. Before assessing her uterus, where should the nurse anticipate she will locate the fundus?
 
  A) At level of umbilicus
  B) 1 cm above the umbilicus
  C) 1 cm below the umbilicus
  D) At the symphysis pubis

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What is the primary function of uterine contractions after delivery of the infant and placenta?
 
  A) Return the uterus to normal size
  B) Seal off the blood vessels at the site of the placenta
  C) Stop the flow of blood
  D) Close the cervix


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rachel

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: C

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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