On examining a woman who gave birth 5 hours ago, the nurse finds that the woman has completely saturated a perineal pad within 15 minutes. Which action by the nurse should be implemented first?
a) Assess the woman's fundus.
b) Begin an IV infusion of Ringer's lactate solution.
c) Call the woman's health care provider.
d) Assess the woman's vital signs.
Answer: a)Assess the woman's fundus.
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