A postpartum client has a firm fundus displaced to the right. What should the nurse do first?

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C. assist the client to empty the bladder — A full bladder can displace the uterus and contribute to bleeding. Emptying the bladder often helps the fundus return to midline.

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A. place the client in Trendelenburg position

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B. massage the fundus vigorously for 10 minutes

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D. prepare the client for immediate surgery