The nurse's first action when postpartum hemorrhage from uterine atony is suspected is to:
A) Teach the patient how to massage the abdomen and then get help
B) Start IV fluids to prevent hypovolemia, then notify the registered nurse
C) Begin massaging the fundus while another person notifies the physician
D) Ask the patient to void and reassess fundal tone and location
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