You Are Caring for a Woman in Labor

Multiple Choice

You are caring for a woman in labor. She has had three previous deliveries and states that her contractions are approximately 3 minutes apart. Physical exam reveals a bulging of tissue at the vaginal opening with each contraction; however, the baby's head is not yet visible. You should:

A) encourage the mother to breathe and ready her for transport.
B) prepare for imminent delivery.
C) place the mother in the knee-chest position.
D) perform an internal exam to see how much the cervix is dilated.