A laboring patient at 39 weeks reports sudden, severe, constant abdominal pain with a rigid, board-like abdomen. The FHR tracing shows late decelerations. What is the priority nursing action?
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A
Administer IV morphine for pain relief
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B
Notify the provider immediately for suspected placental abruption
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C
Increase the IV fluid rate and reposition the patient
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D
Prepare for amniotomy to accelerate labor