What is the nurse's priority action for a laboring client develops recurrent late decelerations?

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A. reposition the client to the side and address uteroplacental perfusion — Late decelerations reflect uteroplacental insufficiency. Intrauterine resuscitation begins with repositioning and addressing perfusion.

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B. encourage pushing with every contraction

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C. increase oxytocin to speed delivery

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D. place the client supine for a better tracing