When monitoring a postpartum client 2 hours after delivery, the nurse notices heavy bleeding with large clots. Which response is most appropriate initially?

When monitoring a postpartum client 2 hours after delivery, the nurse notices heavy bleeding with large clots. Which response is most appropriate initially?



a) Administering ergonovine (Ergotrate)
b) Massaging the fundus firmly
c) Notifying the primary health care provider
d) Performing bimanual compressions


Answer: b)Massaging the fundus firmly


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