Situation: Julie Anne Go is a 22 year old gravida 1 who vaginally delivered her first infant . The vaginal delivery was uncomplicated. Before assessing the position of Julie Anne's fundus , the nurse should : a. Ask the patient to drink fluid to fill her bladder b. Position the head of Julie Anne's bed at 45 degrees c. Ask Julie Anne to empty her bladder d. Ask her to refrain from drinking fluids for 30 minutes before the assessment

Situation: Julie Anne Go is a 22 year old gravida 1 who vaginally delivered her first infant . The vaginal delivery was uncomplicated. Before assessing the position of Julie Anne's fundus , the nurse should : a. Ask the patient to drink fluid to fill her bladder b. Position the head of Julie Anne's bed at 45 degrees c. Ask Julie Anne to empty her bladder d. Ask her to refrain from drinking fluids for 30 minutes before the assessment

Comprehensive Medical Terminology

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Author:Jones

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Chapter19: Child Health

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