A laboring client presents to the Labor and Delivery with se…
A laboring client presents to the Labor and Delivery with severe discomfort and contractions occurring every 4-5 minutes. On admission, vital signs are as follows: Maternal heart rate 92 bpm Maternal blood pressure 124/76 mm Hg Maternal temperature 37.0°C (98.6°F) Fetal heart rate (FHR) baseline 140-150 bpm What is the priority nursing action for this patient?