PLE-3001

A 27-year-old primigravid woman, at 38 weeks’ gestation, is admitted in labor. Her pregnancy has been uncomplicated, and a routine prenatal visit 2 days ago showed no abnormalities. On admission, fetal heart tones cannot be heard. Ultrasonography shows little amniotic fluid, fetal edema, and no evidence of a fetal heartbeat. After 1 hour, she delivers a 3175-g (7-lb) stillborn infant. Examination of the infant shows no obvious abnormalities except for mild edema. The placenta and membranes appear normal. What is the most appropriate immediate course of action?