A nurse is assessing a client who gave birth vaginally 12 hr ago and palpates her uterus to the right above the unbilicus. Which of the following interventions should the nurse perform? A. Reassess the client in 2 hr. B. Administer simethicone. C. Assist the client to empty her bladder. D. Instruct the client to lie on her right side. {Ans: Answer: Assist the client to empty her bladder. A. Reassess the client in 2 hr. The nurse should assess the client more frequently after birth to determine the position of the uterus and to intervene as soon as possible if necessary. B. Administer simethicone. The nurse should administer simethicone to reduce bloating, discomfort, or pain caused by excessive gas. C. Assist the client to empty her bladder. The nurse should assist the client to empty her bladder because the assessment findings indicate that the client's bladder is distended. This can prevent the uterus from contracting, resulting in increased vaginal bleeding or postpartum hemorrhage. D. Instruct the client to lie on her right side. Lying on her right side will not resolve the client's displaced uterus. Answer: Assist the client to empty her bladder.}A nurse is caring for a