The nurse assisting the physician with an examination of fetal status is unable to obtain a fetal ...

The nurse assisting the physician with an examination of fetal status is unable to obtain a fetal heart rate. The physician is also unable to obtain a fetal heart rate, and orders an ultrasound. The nurse's priority action at this time is to:
 
  A) maintain a calm and professional approach, and provide support for the mother. B) document the findings in the woman's medical record. C) call the ultrasound technician from the woman's room and say, Get here fast, this is an emergency The baby might be dead. D) prepare the mother for the likelihood of the fetus's death.