On the fifth day postpartum , the fundus is palpated at level of the umbilicus . This indicates which of the following :  a. The uterus has undergone normal involution process  b. The uterus is well contracted so bleeding does not occur  c. The uterus is relaxed and likely bleeding will occur  d. The uterus has not undergone the normal involution process

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On the fifth day postpartum , the fundus is palpated at level of the umbilicus . This indicates which of the following : 

a. The uterus has undergone normal involution process 

b. The uterus is well contracted so bleeding does not occur 

c. The uterus is relaxed and likely bleeding will occur 

d. The uterus has not undergone the normal involution process

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