A Client in Labor Begins to Complain of Severe Abdominal

Multiple Choice

A client in labor begins to complain of severe abdominal pain and chest pain. On assessment, the nurse midwife notes that uterine contractions have stopped and that the abdomen is rigid. Fetal heart tone is not noted. The client's blood pressure decreases, and her heart rate increases to over 100 beats per minute. Which of the following is the next action of the nurse midwife?

A) Maintain bed rest in a side-lying position.
B) Prepare the client for cesarean delivery.
C) Administer oxytocin.
D) Initiate intubation and mechanical ventilation.