The Student Nurse Is Assessing a Woman with Abruptio Placentae

The student nurse is assessing a woman with abruptio placentae.The student reports to the registered nurse "I can't really palpate her abdomen,it's as hard as a board." What action by the nurse is the priority?

A) Tell the student to document the findings.
B) Have the student teach the woman relaxation techniques.
C) Assess the woman's fundal height and vital signs.
D) Administer a dose of opioid pain medication.