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When palpating a client's fundus on the second postpartum day, a nurse determines that it is above the umbilicus and displaced to the right. What does the nurse conclude?

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There is a slow rate of involution.

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There are retained placental fragments.

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The uterine ligaments are overstretched.

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The bladder has become overdistended.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

And?

You forgot something. What are your thoughts?

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I will do your homework if you work my 12 hour shift tonight. Do we have a deal? :saint:

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

Welcome! I assume you are a student. This thread has been moved to the Nursing Student Assistance forum.

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I bet the answer is in your OB textbook. When you find it there, let us know so we can answer any further confusion about this.

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Well. Can you answer the question WITHOUT the answers?

A) where should the fundus be at 2 days postpartum

B) what would cause the uterus to be displaced?

Look back at your textbook under postpartum assessments, maybe in the section that mentions BUBBLE-EE.

This is a very easy and straightforward question/answer

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