The nurse determines the fundus of a postpartum patient to be boggy. Initially, the nurse should:

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A boggy fundus indicates uterine atony, which can lead to postpartum hemorrhage. Massage of the uterine fundus can help stimulate uterine contractions and reduce the risk of hemorrhage. Therefore, the initial action of the nurse would be to massage the fundus gently and reassess. Documentation is important, but it is not the initial action. Catheterization would be unnecessary in this situation. Calling the physician immediately is premature; if massage does not improve the fundal tone, then further intervention may be necessary.

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