A nurse is assessing a client in the postpartum period and suspects the presence of uterine atony. The initial nursing action should be to:
a) Massage the uterus until firm.
b) Take the client's blood pressure.
c) Assess the amount of drainage on the peripad.
d) Contact the physician.
a) Massage the uterus until firm.
b) Take the client's blood pressure.
c) Assess the amount of drainage on the peripad.
d) Contact the physician.