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o Oral or IM medications (drugs that stimulate contraction of the
uterine smooth muscle) such as methergine, Cytotec, and
hemobate.
• Prevention of Bladder Distention
o Full bladder causes the uterus to be displaced above the umbilicus well to one
side of the midline of the abdomen and prevents uterus from contracting
normally.
o Focus on helping the woman to empty her bladder
spontaneously as soon as possible.
o Assist woman to the bathroom.
o Have woman listen to running water.
o Pouring water from a squeeze bottle over her perineum.
o Assisting woman into the shower or sitz bath.
• Care of the newborn infant: Nursing assessment:
o Observing the general condition.
o Checking the cord.
o Checking the infant's physical needs: cleanliness, feeding, warmth, sleep,
protection from unsuitable environment.
o Checking psychological needs: bonding and attachment.
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