The nurse is caring for a client who delivered 6 hours ago. Assessment findings reveal a boggy uterus that is displaced above and to the right of the umbilicus. Which action should the nurse take?
A.
Encourage voiding
B.
Notify healthcare provider
C.
Inspect the perineal pad
D.
Monitor vital signs
The appropriate action for the nurse to take is:
A. Encourage voiding
A boggy uterus that is displaced above and to the right of the umbilicus typically indicates that the bladder is full, which can interfere with uterine contraction and increase the risk of postpartum hemorrhage. Encouraging the client to void can help the uterus contract and return to its normal position.