A midwife is about to perform a fundal assessment on a client who gave birth to a 7 - pound female newborn. Which of the following nursing interventions is the most appropriate when preparing the client for fundal assessment?

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Before fundal assessment, the midwife should instruct the client to void. Emptying the bladder before the examination increases the accuracy of the results. The client should lie on her back with the knees bent.

A Midwife Is About to Perform a Fundal Assessment on a Client