After Noting Meconium-Stained Amniotic Fluid and Fetal Heart Rate Decelerations

After noting meconium-stained amniotic fluid and fetal heart rate decelerations, the physician diagnoses a depressed fetus. The appropriate nursing action at this time would be to do what?

A) Increase the mother's oxygen rate.
B) Turn the mother to the left lateral position.
C) Prepare the mother for a higher-risk delivery.
D) Increase the intravenous infusion rate.