A patient's cervix is 8 cm dilated and she is 100% effaced.What action by the nurse is most important at this time?
A) Allow the support person to be at the bedside.
B) Encourage the woman to bear down.
C) Have the woman avoid pushing at this time.
D) Instruct the woman to rest between contractions.

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Pushing against a partially dilated cervix can lead to cervical edema and damage and can adversely affect the progress of the woman's labor.It is most important to protect the patient from injury.Encouraging rest between contractions and allowing the support person at the bedside are also important,but safety comes first.

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