The practical nurse (PN) is assisting a client who is multiparous in active labor with breathing techniques during contractions. The client's contractions are occurring every 2 minutes, with a duration of 80 seconds, when she suddenly wants to go to the bathroom to have a bowel movement.
Which should the PN do first?
A. Provide the client with a bedpan to have a bowel movement.
B. Notify the registered nurse (RN) of the client's urge to push.
C. Obtain fetal heart rate and maternal vital signs.
D. Instruct the client to push with each contraction.