Thirty minutes after giving birth a woman's uterus feels boggy to the nurse.The nurse massages the fundus without change.What action does the nurse take next?

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After massaging the uterus,without result,the nurse should assess the woman to see if a full bladder is contributing to the uterine atony.The woman can then be catheterized to empty the bladder.None of the other actions is needed.

Thirty Minutes After Giving Birth a Woman's Uterus Feels Boggy