The nurse is providing care to a client in labor who experiences spontaneous rupture of membranes.The fetus is in the vertex position.The nurse notes that the amniotic fluid is meconium stained.Based on this data,which is the priority action by the nurse?

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A) Meconium-stained amniotic fluid is an abnormal fetal finding and is an indication for continuous fetal monitoring. Changing the client's position is not indicated. Meconium-stained amniotic fluid does not indicate that birth is imminent. Oxygen administration is not indicated.
B) Meconium-stained amniotic fluid is an abnormal fetal finding and is an indication for continuous fetal monitoring. Changing the client's position is not indicated. Meconium-stained amniotic fluid does not indicate that birth is imminent. Oxygen administration is not indicated.
C) Meconium-stained amniotic fluid is an abnormal fetal finding and is an indication for continuous fetal monitoring. Changing the client's position is not indicated. Meconium-stained amniotic fluid does not indicate that birth is imminent. Oxygen administration is not indicated.
D) Meconium-stained amniotic fluid is an abnormal fetal finding and is an indication for continuous fetal monitoring. Changing the client's position is not indicated. Meconium-stained amniotic fluid does not indicate that birth is imminent. Oxygen administration is not indicated.

The Nurse Is Providing Care to a Client in Labor