The nurse is assigned to care for a client who is in early labor. When collecting data from the client, which should the nurse check first? 1. Baseline fetal heart rate 2. Intensity of contractions 3....

The nurse is assigned to care for a client who is in early labor. When collecting data from the client, which should the nurse check first?

1. Baseline fetal heart rate 2. Intensity of contractions 3. Maternal blood pressure 4. Frequency of contractions