A nurse midwife is receiving a client who gave birth an hour ago. Which of the following nursing interventions is the priority action of the nurse during the immediate postpartum period?

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The priority action of the nurse during the immediate postpartum period is to palpate for the height of fundus. Hemoglobin and hematocrit may be ordered, but this is not the priority action of the nurse midwife. Oxygen administration is not indicated at this time.

A Nurse Midwife Is Receiving a Client Who Gave Birth