One hour after delivery, a client has heavy vaginal bleeding and a boggy uterus. What is the nurse’s first action?

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B. Perform fundal massage and assess lochia — Uterine atony is the most common cause of postpartum hemorrhage. Immediate fundal massage helps firm the uterus and reduce bleeding while escalating additional interventions per protocol.

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A. Call the provider and leave the room to find supplies

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C. Place the client supine and administer IV fluids only

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D. Administer Rho(D) immune globulin