Maternal-newborn nursing · practice question
A 29-year-old client in labor and delivery is being evaluated for active labor. Assessment data include late decelerations and minimal variability on fetal monitoring. Which action should the nurse take first?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
D. Assess airway, breathing, and circulation; address immediate safety risk; then notify the provider per protocol.
Why
NCLEX priority questions require stabilizing the client first using ABCs and focused assessment before comfort measures, documentation only, or delayed escalation.
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