The nurse palpates a postpartum client's fundus two hours after birth and finds it located to the right of midline and somewhat soft. What does the nurse understand about this information?
The uterine placement is normal
The urinary bladder is distended
The uterus is filled with blood
There is an infection inside the uterus
The Correct Answer is B
A. The uterine placement is not normal if it's to the right of midline. The fundus should be at the midline immediately after birth.
B. The urinary bladder is distended. A full bladder can displace the uterus and cause it to be off- center.
C. The uterus being filled with blood is not the primary reason for the displacement described.
It's more likely due to a distended bladder.
D. Infection inside the uterus is not the primary reason for the displacement described. A distended bladder is a more common cause.

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Correct Answer is ["A","C","D","E"]
Explanation
A. Carboprost (Hemabate) is a prostaglandin used to control postpartum hemorrhage.
B. Hydralazine is an antihypertensive medication, not typically used for postpartum hemorrhage.
C. Misoprostol (Cytotec) is a prostaglandin that can be used to prevent or treat postpartum hemorrhage.
D. Methylergonovine (Methergine) is an ergot alkaloid used to manage postpartum hemorrhage.
E. Oxytocin (Pitocin) is a uterotonic medication commonly used to prevent or treat postpartum hemorrhage.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. Uterine atony is characterized by a boggy and enlarged uterus, not a firm one.
B. A cervical laceration would typically present with bleeding and possibly a deviation of the uterus from the midline, but the firm uterus suggests a different cause.
C. Continuous seepage of bright red blood, along with a firm uterus, 1 cm below the umbilicus, and midline, is indicative of retained placental fragments.
D. A urinary tract infection would not typically cause continuous bright red blood seepage from the vagina.
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