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Nursing Care for Uncomplicated Pregnancy Labor & Post-partum

A nurse examines a client who had a cesarean birth. It is 3 days since the birth and the client is about to be discharged. Where does the nurse expect the fundus to be located?

ExplanationC. The fundus descends one fingerbreadth per day from the first postpartum day. A, B. If the fundus were at this level, the nurse should suspect that involution has been delayed and further investigation is required. D. Although this is not expected, it is a benign occurrence.