During a postpartum examination of a client who delivered an 8-pound newborn 6 hours ago,the nurse assesses the following: fundus firm and at the umbilicus,and moderate lochia rubra with a steady trickle of blood noted from the vagina.Which assessment finding requires immediate follow-up?

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A) The steady trickle of blood could indicate a laceration in the birth canal and should be reported to the healthcare provider for follow up. A firm fundus is a desired finding and is considered normal. Six hours after birth, the fundus at the umbilicus would not be a concern. Moderate lochia rubra is considered a normal finding.
B) The steady trickle of blood could indicate a laceration in the birth canal and should be reported to the healthcare provider for follow up. A firm fundus is a desired finding and is considered normal. Six hours after birth, the fundus at the umbilicus would not be a concern. Moderate lochia rubra is considered a normal finding.
C) The steady trickle of blood could indicate a laceration in the birth canal and should be reported to the healthcare provider for follow up. A firm fundus is a desired finding and is considered normal. Six hours after birth, the fundus at the umbilicus would not be a concern. Moderate lochia rubra is considered a normal finding.
D) The steady trickle of blood could indicate a laceration in the birth canal and should be reported to the healthcare provider for follow up. A firm fundus is a desired finding and is considered normal. Six hours after birth, the fundus at the umbilicus would not be a concern. Moderate lochia rubra is considered a normal finding.

During a Postpartum Examination of a Client Who Delivered an 8-Pound