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tingc95

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What should the nurse's first action be when postpartum hemorrhage from uterine atony is suspected?
 
  a. Teach the patient how to massage the abdomen and then get help.
  b. Start IV fluids to prevent hypovolemia and 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.

Question 2

____________ refers to changes that the reproductive organs, particularly the uterus, undergo after birth to return to their prepregnancy size and condition.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
When the uterus is boggy, the nurse should immediately massage it until it becomes firm.

Answer to Question 2

Involution

Involution refers to changes that the reproductive organs, particularly the uterus, undergo after birth to return to their prepregnancy size and condition.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
:D TYSM

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Excellent

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