The nurse has collected the following data on a client in labor: the fetal heart rate (FHR) is 154 beats/min and is regular; and contractions have moderate intensity, occur every 5 minutes, and have a duration of 35 seconds. Using this information, the nurse should take which most appropriate action?
A) Prepare for imminent delivery.
B) Continue to monitor the client.
C) Report the findings to the obstetrician.
D) Report the FHR to the anesthesiologist on call.
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