A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 hr postpartum and observes a large amount of lochia rubra and several small clots on the client’s perineal pad. The fundus is midline and firm at the umbilicus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Document the findings and continue to monitor the client.

Encourage the client to empty her bladder.

Increase the frequency of fundal massage.

Notify the client’s provider.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A.   The presence of lochia rubra with small clots in the immediate postpartum period is expected. The firm and midline fundus indicates appropriate uterine contraction. Continued monitoring is appropriate.
B.   Encouraging the client to empty her bladder is a valid intervention, but it is not the priority in this situation.
C. Increasing the frequency of fundal massage is unnecessary, as the fundus is already firm.
D.   Notifying the provider is not necessary based on the described findings, as they are within the expected range.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Uterine tetany and overproduction of oxytocin are not typically associated with subinvolution.
B. Multiple gestation and postpartum hemorrhage may contribute to uterine atony but not necessarily subinvolution.
C. The most common causes of subinvolution are retained placental fragments and infection.
D. Postpartum hemorrhage may contribute to uterine atony but is not a direct cause of subinvolution.

A. Temperature 37.4° C, heart rate 88 bpm, respirations 36 breaths per minute, and blood pressure 126/68 mm Hg B. Temperature 36.8° C, heart rate 60 bpm, respirations 18 breaths per minute, and blood pressure 140/90 mm Hg C. Temperature 38° C, heart rate 80 bpm, respirations 16 breaths per minute, and blood pressure 110/80 mm Hg D. Temperature 37.9° C, heart rate 120 beats per minute (bpm), respirations 20 breaths per minute, and blood pressure 90/50 mm Hg

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. While the heart rate and respiratory rate are elevated, the blood pressure and temperature are within an acceptable range.
B. The heart rate and respiratory rate are within normal limits, and the blood pressure is elevated but not as concerning as other options.
C. The temperature and blood pressure are within normal limits, and while the heart rate is slightly elevated, it is not as concerning as other options.
D. The elevated heart rate, low blood pressure, and elevated temperature may indicate hypovolemic shock, which is of greatest concern given the history of significant estimated blood loss.

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A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 hr postpartum and observes a large amount of lochia rubra and several small clots on the client’s perineal pad. The fundus is midline and firm at the umbilicus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

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What are the most common causes for subinvolution of the uterus?

Correct Answer is C

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Correct Answer is D

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