In a group that does not have an official leader, sometimes…

In a group that does not have an official leader, sometimes group members will gradually start looking to a particular member of the group for leadership. This group member becomes the unofficial leader of the group. What is the name for this unofficial group leader? 

A full-term client, contracting every 15 minutes x 30 second…

A full-term client, contracting every 15 minutes x 30 seconds, has had ruptured membranes for 20 hours. Her initial cervical exam was 1 cm dilation, 80% effacement, and -2 station. She is experiencing no pain. Which of the following nursing interventions is contraindicated at this time?