The Nurse Is Preparing to Care for a Client in Labor

The nurse is preparing to care for a client in labor. The physician has prescribed an intravenous (IV) infusion of oxytocin (Pitocin) . The nurse ensures that which of the following is implemented prior to the beginning of the infusion?

A) Placing the client on complete bed rest
B) Continuous electronic fetal monitoring
C) An IV infusion of antibiotics
D) Placing a code cart at the client's bedside