During Auscultation of Fetal Heart Tones (FHTs), the Nurse Determines

During auscultation of fetal heart tones (FHTs) , the nurse determines that the heart rate is 136 beats per minute. How should the nurse proceed?

A) Document the results, which are within normal range.
B) Have the patient change positions and count the FHTs again.
C) Immediately notify the physician for possible fetal distress.
D) Take the maternal pulse to verify these findings as the uterine souffle.