The LPN is assisting the RN in monitoring a client at 34 weeks gestation, G2P1, EDD in 6 weeks, admitted to the antepartum unit of a skilled nursing facility for observation after a fall. Baseline vital signs are T 98.6°F (37°C), HR 82, RR 18, BP 118/76. On this shift, the client's BP is 122/78, fetal heart rate is 140 bpm with moderate variability, fundal height measures 33 cm, and contractions are noted every 20 minutes, mild and irregular. The client reports a sudden gush of clear fluid from the vagina about 15 minutes ago. She asks the LPN if this is a normal part of pregnancy at this stage. Which action should the nurse take in response to the client's report?
- Continue routine monitoring and document the finding for the next scheduled assessment.
- Report the fluid leakage to the RN promptly while continuing to monitor fetal heart rate.
- Tell the client this is likely normal urinary leakage common in late pregnancy.
- Finish reinforcing the client's third-trimester nutrition teaching before addressing this report.