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Which nursing intervention would be beneficial for a client who has postpartum hemorrhage caused by uterine atony?The best safeguard against uterine atony is to palpate the client's fundus at frequent intervals to ensure her uterus remains contracted. The fundus should be firm to compress the bleeding vessels at the placenta site.
What are the interventions for uterine atony?The surgeries to treat uterine atony are: Uterine curettage: Your provider scrapes retained blood or placental tissue from your uterus. Uterine artery ligation: A procedure to tie off blood vessels in your uterus.
What nursing interventions are used to treat postpartum hemorrhage?Deficient Fluid Volume Interventions. Massage uterus. Massaging of the uterus after delivery can promote contractions and prevent PPH.. Administer oxytocin. ... . Maintain bed rest. ... . Administer IV fluids. ... . Administer blood products. ... . Prepare for surgery.. What are three important nursing interventions related to postpartum hemorrhage?Save all perineal pads used during bleeding and weigh them to determine the amount of blood loss. Place the woman in a side lying position to make sure that no blood is pooling underneath her. Assess lochia frequently to determine if the amount discharged is still within the normal limits.
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