The nurse notes persistent early decelerations on the fetal monitoring strip. Which action should the nurse take in this situation?
A. Perform a vaginal examination to assess cervical dilation (dilatation) and effacement.
B. Stay with the client while reporting the finding to the health care provider.
C. Administer oxygen after turning the client on her left side.
D. Continue to monitor the fetal heart rate because this pattern is benign.
