Which of the following is the priority intervention for the patient in a left side-lying position whose monitor strip shows a deceleration that extends beyond the end of the contraction?
A) Administer O2 at 8 to 10 L/minute.
B) Decrease the IV rate to 100 mL/hour.
C) Reposition the ultrasound transducer.
D) Perform a vaginal exam to assess for cord prolapse.
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