The first and most important nursing intervention when a nurse observes profuse postpartum bleeding is to:

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The initial management of excessive postpartum bleeding is firm massage of the uterine fundus.Although calling the health care provider,administering an oxytocic,and assessing maternal BP are appropriate interventions,the primary intervention should be to assess the uterus.Uterine atony is the leading cause of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH).

The First and Most Important Nursing Intervention When a Nurse