A woman delivered a 9-lb,10-oz baby 1 hour ago.When you arrive to perform her 15-minute assessment,she tells you that she "feels all wet underneath." You discover that both pads are completely saturated and that she is lying in a 6-inch-diameter puddle of blood.What is your first action?
A) Call for help.
B) Assess the fundus for firmness.
C) Take her blood pressure.
D) Check the perineum for lacerations.
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