Your patient is a 29-year-old pregnant female in active labo…

Your patient is a 29-year-old pregnant female in active labor. She is having very strong, painful contractions that are approximately two minutes apart and are lasting approximately one minute each. She states that she has a significant urge to push and crowning is present. Based on this information, which stage of labor is this patient in?

A 27-year-old pregnant woman was assaulted with a knife. She…

A 27-year-old pregnant woman was assaulted with a knife. She sustained a large laceration to the upper thigh and has lost a significant amount of blood. Vital signs are: heart rate 106, blood pressure 114/72 mmHg, respirations 18, and her skin is pale and clammy. Which of the following BEST explains this patient’s presentation?