INTERVENTIONS FOR POST PARTUM MOTHER

Question 1

what are interventions for a boggy fundus?

Answer 1

lightly massage in a circular motion

Question 2

what are interventions for a displaced fundus?

Answer 2

if it is displaced laterally, this could be from a full bladder pushing it out of place so have the patient empty their bladder

Question 3

what are other nursing care points about the boggy and displaced fundus to teach patient?

Answer 3

1. explain procedure of palpating the fundus to the patient
2. wear clean gloves and lower the peri pad
3. observe lochia as fundus is palpated
4. cup one hand just above the symphysis pubis to support the lower segment of the uterus and then palpate the abdomen with the other hand to locate fundus