A patient who gave birth 5 hours ago has completely saturated a perineal pad within 15 minutes. Which action by the nurse should be implemented first?
A) Assess vital signs.
B) Assess the fundus.
C) Notify the health care provider.
D) Begin an IV infusion of Ringer's lactate solution.
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