A primigravida is admitted to the birth setting in early labor. She is 3 cm dilated, -2 station, with intact membranes and FHR of 150 bpm. Her membranes rupture spontaneously, and the FHR drops to 90 bpm with variable decelerations. The initial response from the nurse would be to:
A) Perform a vaginal exam.
B) Notify the physician.
C) Place the patient in a left lateral position.
D) Administer oxygen at 2 L per nasal cannula.
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