You are assisting a mother who is 39 weeks' pregnant. She states that she needs to push. Describe the appropriate coaching for this patient.
A) Have the patient push for 10 seconds and then rest for 10 seconds.
B) Have the patient push for as long as possible.
C) Have the patient develop her own rhythm.
D) Have the patient push for 2 minutes and then rest for 2 minutes.
Answer: A) Have the patient push for 10 seconds and then rest for 10 seconds.
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