A midwife is assessing the fundal tone and height of a client who gave birth to a healthy baby boy 24 hours ago. After obtaining the vital signs, the midwife notes that the fundus is at the level of the umbilicus. Which of the following is the next action of the midwife?

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An hour after the delivery, the fundus is expected to be one fingerbreadth below the umbilicus. This client is experiencing uterine atony. The first step in managing uterine atony is fundal massage. If the uterus cannot maintain its contractions, oxytocin is administered. The client's vital signs should be closely monitored, but the first action of the midwife should be to initiate fundal massage.

A Midwife Is Assessing the Fundal Tone and Height of a Client