ATI MAA 2019

1. A nurse is caring for a client who has uterine atony and is experiencing postpartum hemorrhage. Which of the following actions is the nurse’s priority? ◦ Massage the client’s fundus Uterine atony and postpartum hmorrhage indicate that this client is at the greatest risk for hypovolemic shock. This can compromise the client’s vital organs, which can lead to death. Therefore, the nurse’s priority is to massage the client’s fundus to minimize blood loss.

ATI MATERNAL NEWBORN PROCTORED EXAM 2019