You are assessing a 25-year-old woman who is 39 weeks pregnant. She is experiencing regular contractions that are approximately 3 minutes apart and states that her amniotic sac broke 2 hours ago. After taking the standard precautions, you should:

A. apply 100% oxygen.
B. place her on her left side.
C. assess her for crowning.
D. transport her immediately.


Ans: C. assess her for crowning.

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