The Nurse Observes the Patient Bearing Down with Contractions and Crying

question 32

Multiple Choice

The nurse observes the patient bearing down with contractions and crying out,"The baby is coming!" What is the best nursing intervention?

• A) Find the physician.
• B) Stay with the woman and use the call bell to get help.
• C) Send the woman's partner to locate a registered nurse.
• D) Assist with deep breathing to slow the labor process.

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