The nurse is assessing a client who is 36 weeks pregnant. Her current pulse is 101 bpm, which represents an increase of 10 bpm since her first assessment at 9 weeks of gestation. Which is the nurse's best action related to this assessment finding?
A. Document the finding, because it is considered within normal limits.
B. Retake the pulse in 15 minutes and ask the client to lie quietly during this time.
C. Teach the client to take her pulse and to record it twice a day.
D. Report the assessment finding to the healthcare provider (HCP) immediately.
Answer: A
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