You have just delivered a healthy newborn to a 35-year-old woman. There is a steady flow of blood from the vagina and her uterus feels soft upon palpation. Her vital signs are: heart rate 122, respirations 20, blood pressure 90/60 mmHg. Appropriate management of this patient includes:
A) sanitary pads placed over the vagina and continued monitoring.
B) two large-bore IVs and oxytocin administration.
C) Trendelenberg position and administration of magnesium sulfate.
D) low-flow oxygen and position of comfort.
B
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