A client is completely dilated and ready to push. What is the correct nursing intervention to help the client push effectively?
a. Encourage the client to bear down slowly since it may result in tears.
b. Instruct the client to take two breaths, hold, and bear down between contractions.
c. Instruct the client to take two breaths, hold, and bear down with contractions.
d. Turn the client to her side and have her bear down between contractions.
C
The nurse should instruct the client to take two breaths, hold, and bear down with contractions.
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