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.What is the nurse's highest priority?

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The nurse's highest priority in this situation is to massage the woman's fundus to assess for uterine atony, as this is the most common cause of postpartum hemorrhage. Assessing the woman's vital signs and contacting the primary health care provider are also important, but assessing the fundus should be the first action taken. Beginning an IV infusion may be necessary if the woman continues to bleed excessively, but it is not the highest priority at this moment.

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