A nurse midwife is assessing four clients who recently gave birth through vaginal delivery. A part of the examination is measuring the fundal height. Which of the following clients needs further evaluation?

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A client who gave birth 72 hours ago is expected to have her fundus at 3 cm below the umbilicus. About an hour after birth, the fundus is normally palpated at the level of the umbilicus. The uterus usually descends downward at the rate of 1 fingerbreadth per day. It is usually non-palpable 10 days after the delivery.

A Nurse Midwife Is Assessing Four Clients Who Recently Gave