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a client gives birth to an 8 lbs baby. 10 minutes after birth, the placenta has not yet separated. Which is the nurses' priority action at this time?-apply fundal pressure-admin a second dose of oxytocin-cont. to assess the client for signs of separation-prepare a consent form for manual removal of the placenta
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