A Nurse Assessing a Woman in Labor Notes Late Decelerations

A nurse assessing a woman in labor notes late decelerations on the fetal monitor and documents contractions occurring every 1 to 2 minutes.Oxytocin (Pitocin) is being infused IV,and oxygen is being delivered at 8 L/min per mask.The woman is positioned on her left side.What action by the nurse takes priority?

A) Discontinue the oxygen.
B) Increase the oxytocin rate.
C) Assist the woman to a supine position.
D) Stop the oxytocin infusion.

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