The Laboring Primiparous Patient with Meconium-Stained Amniotic Fluid Asks the Nurse

The laboring primiparous patient with meconium-stained amniotic fluid asks the nurse why the fetal monitor is necessary, as she finds the belt uncomfortable. Which response by the nurse is most important? "The monitor:

A) "Is necessary so we can see how your labor is progressing."
B) "Will prevent complications from the meconium in your fluid."
C) "Helps us to see how the baby is tolerating labor."
D) "Can be removed, and oxygen given instead."