A client's amniotic fluid is meconium stained. What should the nurse do immediately?
A) Change the client's position in bed.
B) Administer oxygen at 2 L per minute.
C) Notify the healthcare provider that birth is imminent.
D) Begin continuous fetal heart rate monitoring.

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Meconium stained amniotic fluid can indicate fetal distress, so continuous fetal heart rate monitoring is necessary to assess for any signs of fetal distress. Changing the client's position may also be helpful, but it is not the immediate priority. Oxygen administration may be necessary if the fetal heart rate is concerning or if the client is experiencing respiratory distress, but this should be determined through monitoring and assessment before administration. Notifying the healthcare provider is important, but it should not be the immediate action to take as there may not be enough time to wait for their arrival before taking other necessary interventions.

A Client's Amniotic Fluid Is Meconium Stained