The nursing care plan for a client with a prolonged latent phase of labor includes which priority measure?
A. Intravenous (IV) hydration with either lactated Ringer's solution or 5 percent dextrose
B. Measuring maternal blood pressure, temperature, and pulse every 15 minutes
C. Encouraging rest and relaxation through the playing of soft music
D. Continuous internal fetal monitoring of the fetal response to contractions