After episiotomy and the delivery of a newborn, the nurse performs a perineal check on the mother. The nurse notes a trickle of bright red blood coming from the perineum. The nurse checks the fundus...

After episiotomy and the delivery of a newborn, the nurse performs a perineal check on the mother. The nurse notes a trickle of bright red blood coming from the perineum. The nurse checks the fundus and notes that it is firm. Which determination should the nurse make?

1. This is a normal expectation after episiotomy. 2. The mother should be allowed bathroom privileges only. 3. The bright red bleeding is abnormal and should be reported. 4. The perineal assessment should be performed more frequently.