A primipara is under nursing care during the first hour after a vaginal delivery of a viable neonate under lumbar epidural anesthesia and intravenous fluids. The client has a pulse rate of 65 bpm, temperature of 99.9°F (37.7℃), fundus firm at one finger breath above the midline, and a slow trickle of dark red vaginal bleeding on the perineal pad. The client’s legs are still somewhat numb. What should the nurse do
A. Discontinue the client’s intravenous fluids if the client is drinking fluids.
B. Notify the anesthesiologist who performed the lumbar epidural anesthesia.
C. Massage the fundus and contact the client’s physician immediately.
D. Continue to monitor the client’s temperature on an hourly basis.
