The perinatal nurse demonstrates the correct technique of postpartum uterine palpation for a student nurse.The nurse explains that support for the lower uterine segment is critical,because without it there is an increased risk of which complication?

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The uterine fundus is palpated by placing one hand on the base of the uterus immediately above the symphysis pubis and the other hand at the level of the umbilicus.The nurse presses inward and downward with the hand positioned on the umbilicus until the fundus is located.The uterus should never be palpated without supporting the lower uterine segment.Failure to do so may result in uterine inversion and hemorrhage.

The Perinatal Nurse Demonstrates the Correct Technique of Postpartum Uterine