What would the nurse do to prevent a woman who had a cesarean birth from having early postpartum hemorrhage?
A)IV fluids at 125 mL/hr
B)Assess uterus every 15 minutes
C)Abdominal dressing for drainage
D)Monitor urinary output

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The nurse would want to assess the uterus every 15 minutes to prevent early postpartum hemorrhage. Early detection of a boggy uterus will allow for interventions to prevent postpartum hemorrhage. Other choices are not appropriate in preventing postpartum hemorrhage.

What Would the Nurse Do to Prevent a Woman Who