The patient delivered her first child vaginally 7 hours ago. She has not voided since delivery. She has an IV of lactated Ringer's solution running at 100 ml/hr. Her fundus is firm, 1 FB U, to the right of midline. The best nursing action is to:

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The patient has not voided since delivery and assisting her to the bathroom would promote urination and prevent urinary retention. Massaging the fundus vigorously may cause uterine inversion or rupture if done incorrectly. Assessing pain level and increasing the rate of IV would not address the issue of urinary retention.

The Patient Delivered Her First Child Vaginally 7 Hours Ago