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 initial response?
A) Begin an intravenous (IV) infusion of Ringer's lactate solution.
B) Assess the woman's vital signs.
C) Call the woman's primary health care provider.
D) Massage the woman's fundus.
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