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How should the nurse respond if a multiparous client who has been in labor for 2 hours states that she feels the urge to move her bowels?

Asked by Santepro, Last updated: Apr 10, 2024

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Answered Sep 13, 2018

Perform a pelvic examination

A complaint of rectal pressure usually indicates a low presenting fetal part. signaling imminent delivery. The nurse should perform a pelvic examination to assess the dilation of the cervix and station of the presenting fetal part.
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