Which finding 12 hours after birth requires further assessment?
A) The fundus is palpable two fingerbreadths above the umbilicus.
B) The fundus is palpable at the level of the umbilicus.
C) The fundus is palpable one fingerbreadth below the umbilicus.
D) The fundus is palpable two fingerbreadths below the umbilicus.

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The fundus rises to the umbilicus after delivery and remains there for about 24 hours.A fundus that is above the umbilicus may indicate uterine atony or urinary retention.A fundus that is palpable at or below the level of the umbilicus is a normal finding for a patient who is 12 hours after birth.Palpation of the fundus 2 fingerbreadths below the umbilicus is an unusual finding for 12 hours after birth; however,it is still appropriate.

Which Finding 12 Hours After Birth Requires Further Assessment