The Uterine Contractions of a Woman Early in the Active

The uterine contractions of a woman early in the active phase of labor are assessed by an internal uterine pressure catheter (IUPC) . The nurse notes that the intrauterine pressure at the peak of the contraction ranges from 65 to 70 mm Hg and the resting tone range is 6 to 10 mm Hg. The uterine contractions occur every 3 to 4 minutes and last an average of 55 to 60 seconds. On the basis of this information, the nurse should:

A) Notify the woman's primary health care provider immediately.
B) Prepare to administer an oxytocic to stimulate uterine activity.
C) Document the findings because they reflect the expected contraction pattern for the active phase of labor.
D) Prepare the woman for the onset of the second stage of labor.