A Client, Gravida 4 Para 3, at 38 Weeks Gestation

A client, gravida 4 para 3, at 38 weeks gestation arrives in the emergency department with strong contractions that began 1 hour ago.  The client is diaphoretic, grunting, and yelling loudly that she wants an epidural because she feels the need to push.  What priority action should the nurse take?

A) Apply gloves and assess perineal area
B) Initiate large-bore IV access
C) Notify anesthesia provider of client's request for epidural
D) Obtain fetal heart tones via Doppler

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