Posted: October 17th, 2017

While the client is in active labor with twins and the cervix is 5 cm dilates, the nurse observes contractions occurring at a rate of every 7 to 8 minutes in a 30-minute period. Which of the following would be the nurse’s most appropriate action?

While the client is in active labor with twins and the cervix is 5 cm dilates, the nurse observes contractions occurring at a rate of every 7 to 8 minutes in a 30-minute period. Which of the following would be the nurse’s most appropriate action?

A. Note the fetal heart rate patterns
B. Notify the physician immediately
C. Administer oxygen at 6 liters by mask
D. Have the client pant-blow during the contractions