A client at 6-weeks gestation presents to the office with report of vaginal bleeding for the last 12 hours without cramping. Which action should the nurse take?

A. Verify date of last menstrual cycle: Knowing the last menstrual period helps estimate gestational age which is already known as 6 weeks but does not immediately assess the viability of the pregnancy or the cause of bleeding. B. Inquire about last occurrence of intercourse: Sexual activity may be relevant for differential diagnosis but does not provide critical information about pregnancy viability or bleeding etiology at this time. C. Check serum human chorionic gonadotropin: Serum hCG levels provide quantitative information about pregnancy viability and progression. In a client with first-trimester bleeding, this test helps determine whether the pregnancy is developing normally or if there is a risk of miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy. D. Repeat a urine pregnancy test: Urine pregnancy tests are qualitative and less sensitive than serum hCG. They confirm pregnancy presence but cannot assess viability or detect early complications, making them less useful in this scenario.