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Following a minor motor vehicle collision, a client at 36-weeks gestation is brought to the emergency center. She is lying supine on a backboard, is awake, and denies any complaints. Her blood pressure is 80/50 mmHg and heart rate is 130 bpm. Which action should the nurse implement first? A. Palpate the abdomen for contractions. B. Tilt the backboard sideways to displace the uterus laterally. C. Obtain a blood sample for complete blood count. D. Infuse 1,000 mL normal saline using a large bare IV.
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