Intervention for Second Stage of Labor

Medium Ante/intra/postpartum And Newborn Care Labor And Delivery

During the second stage of labor, a nurse assesses a patient who is experiencing an intense urge to push. The fetal heart rate is noted to be stable at 140 beats per minute, and cervical dilation is complete. Which of the following nursing interventions is the most appropriate at this time?

Encourage the patient to take deep breaths and relax.

Instruct the patient to push with contractions.

Administer an epidural for pain management.

Assess for any signs of fetal distress.

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