A Pregnant Patient Is Concerned About a Sharp Pain That

A pregnant patient is concerned about a sharp pain that is felt in the lower abdomen when making a quick move. What action should the nurse take to help this patient?

A) Assess when the patient's last bowel movement occurred.
B) Explain that the sharp pain is tension on a uterine ligament.
C) Notify the physician because of manifestations of appendicitis.
D) Instruct that the pain is a pulled muscle and a heating pad will help.