During the Course of the Birth Process, the Physician Suspects

During the course of the birth process, the physician suspects that a shoulder dystocia is occurring and asks the nurse for assistance. Which priority action should be taken by the nurse in response to this request?

A) Put pressure on the fundus.
B) Ask the physician if he or she would like you to prepare for a surgical method of birth.
C) Tell the client not to push until you prepare vacuum extraction device for physician.
D) Reposition the client to facilitate birth.

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