A nurse is admitting a client who is in labor and experiencing moderate bright red vaginal bleedingWhich of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Assess the client's vital signs and uterine contractions immediately
b. Notify the physician or midwife of the client's condition
c. Perform a sterile vaginal exam to assess the source and amount of bleeding
d. Prepare for possible emergency delivery if the client's condition worsens