You have delivered a newborn and wrapped the baby in a dry blanket. During your reassessment of the mother, you note continued moderate vaginal bleeding. Care for this bleeding may involve all of the following except:
A) applying firm pressure with a sanitary napkin over the vaginal opening.
B) elevating the mother's feet.
C) having the mother squeeze her legs together to provide direct pressure.
D) massaging the uterus to control bleeding.
C
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