Physiological AdaptationQuestion 2011 of 2368
During a fundal check, the nurse finds the uterus displaced to the right of midline. Which cause is most likely?
- Normal uterine involution
- Postpartum anemia
- A distended bladder
- Diastasis recti abdominis
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Correct answer: A distended bladder
A distended bladder can push the uterus to one side and cause subinvolution.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Postpartum Care: BLADDER. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026