A client whose labor is being augmented with an oxytocin infusion requests an epidural for pain control. Findings of the last vaginal exam, performed one hour ago, were 3 cm cervical dilation, 60% effacement, and a -2 station. Which action should the nurse implement first?

A Request placement of the epidural. B Determine current cervical dilation. D Give a bolus of intravenous fluids. C Decrease the oxytocin infusion rate.