Multiple Choice
A patient's cervix is 8 cm dilated and she is 100% effaced.What action by the nurse is most important at this time?
A) Allow the support person to be at the bedside.
B) Encourage the woman to bear down.
C) Have the woman avoid pushing at this time.
D) Instruct the woman to rest between contractions.
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