After delivery, a woman has heavy bleeding and a soft, boggy uterus. What is the first action?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Uterine massage and oxytocin
- Step 1: Atony is the most frequent cause of postpartum hemorrhage. Step 2. Bimanual compression and uterotonic drugs address the cause before surgical options are considered. Answer: uterine massage and oxytocin. Why not the others: hysterectomy is a last resort, and oral drugs act too slowly.
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