During the fourth stage of labor, your patient's assessment includes a BP of 110/60, pulse 90, and the fundus is firm midline and halfway between the symphysis pubis and the umbilicus. The priority action of the nurse should be to:
A) Turn the patient onto her left side.
B) Place the bed in Trendelenburg position.
C) Massage the fundus.
D) Continue to monitor.
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