On Admission to the Labor and Birth Unit, a 38-Year-Old

Multiple Choice

On admission to the labor and birth unit, a 38-year-old female, gravida 4, para 3, at term in early labor is found to have a transverse lie on vaginal examination. What is the priority intervention at this time?

A) Perform a vaginal exam to denote progress.
B) Notify the health care provider.
C) Initiate parenteral therapy.
D) Apply oxygen via nasal cannula at 8 L/minute.