Your pregnant patient is having contractions that last 50 seconds every 2 minutes, and she states that she feels like she needs to have a bowel movement. You should

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DThe feeling of needing to have a bowel movement during contractions can indicate that the patient is in the late stages of labor and may be close to delivering. Therefore, it's important to prepare for the possibility of an imminent delivery (A). Additionally, due to the advanced stage of labor and the frequency and duration of contractions, it's crucial to transport her to the hospital as quickly and safely as possible, which justifies the use of lights and siren for rapid transport (D).

Your Pregnant Patient Is Having Contractions That Last 50 Seconds