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.
ANS: B
If birth appears to be imminent, the nurse should not leave the woman and should summon help with the call bell.
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