After delivery, you note that blood continues to ooze from the mother's vaginal canal. The sanitary pads that you placed between her legs continue to become soaked. Which of the following actions should you take next?
a. Insert sterile gauze into the vaginal canal.
b. Call for an ALS ambulance.
c. Perform a uterine abdominal massage.
d. Place the mother on her left side.
Answer: c
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