Diana voids 500 mL of urine. Her fundus is boggy but became firm with massage and is now at the level of the umbilicus. Her lochia flow is slightly decreased. Diana has an IV of lactated Ringer (LR) solution with 20 units of oxytocin infusing at 125 mL per hour. What else can the nurse do to help Diana’s uterus contract?
ANSWER :
Uterine contraction may be done by using of certain measures. They are as follows :
* Using of the belly binder to compress the belly as well as to contact the uterus
* Drink plenty of warm water
* Massage the stomach and uterus
* Place a hot compress bag on the stomach
* Try to avoid heavy exercises immediately
* Eating of high nutritious diet
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