The perinatal nurse is asked to assess Julie, a 35-year-old woman, G1 TPAL 0000 at 34 weeks gestation with a twin gestation. Julie complains of regular contractions with low abdominal pain that moves into the lumbar section of her back
Julie is very concerned about her babies' health as her twins are the result of advanced reproductive technology methods. The perinatal nurse's most appropriate initial nursing action is to:
A) Initiate continuous fetal monitoring
B) Assess the frequency, strength and duration of Julie's contractions
C) Reassure Julie that everything will be done for her and her babies
D) Review Julie's birth plan to understand her wishes for labor and birth
A
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