A nurse is preparing to perform a fundal massage for a postpartum client who is experiencing uterine atony. In which order should the nurse plan to perform the following actions?

D Position one hand around the top of the client's fundus and one hand just above the client's symphysis pubis. C Ask the client to lie on her back and with her knees flexed. A Rotate the upper hand to massage the client's uterus while using slight downward pressure to compress the fundus. B Observe the client's perineum for the passage of clots and the amount of bleeding.