A nurse is caring for a client immediately after the spontan…
A nurse is caring for a client immediately after the spontaneous delivery of the placenta. The client suddenly cries out that she has intense pelvic pain and becomes pale and restless. Assessment reveals brisk vaginal bleeding, blood pressure of 82/48 mm Hg, heart rate of 132/min, and the uterine fundus cannot be palpated through the abdominal wall. A large, smooth, dark-red tissue mass is visible at the vaginal introitus. Which nursing action should the nurse perform first?
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