A woman who had two previous cesarean births is in active labor, when she suddenly complains of pain between her scapulae. The nurse's priority action should be to:
a. reposition the woman with her hips slightly elevated.
b. observe for abnormally high uterine resting tone.
c. decrease the rate of nonadditive intravenous fluid.
d. notify the physician promptly.
D
Pain between the scapulae may occur when the uterus ruptures because blood accumulates under the diaphragm. This is an emergency that requires medical intervention.
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