Q. A client is in active labor with twins and the cervix is 5 cm dilated. The nurse observes that contractions occurring every 7 to 8 minutes in a 30 minute period.The most appropriate action by the nurse would be to 

(a) administer oxygen at 4 liters by mask
(b) Note the fetal heart rate patterns
(c) Notify the physician immediately
(d) Instruct the client to relax during the contractions