The Nurse Is Assisting a Multiparous Postpartum Woman to the Bathroom

The nurse is assisting a multiparous postpartum woman to the bathroom for the first time since her delivery 3 hours ago. When the client stands up, blood runs down her legs and pools on the floor. The client turns pale and feels weak. Which is the priority nursing action?

A) Assist the client to empty her bladder.
B) Help the client back to bed to check her fundus.
C) Assess her blood pressure and pulse.
D) Begin an IV of lactated Ringer infusion.