Reports significant pain from her contractions

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Mary presents to the emergency department stating, "my baby is coming". She is screaming, reports significant pain from her contractions. Upon questioning, you determine that she has been in labor for 1.5 hours. When you examine her, you note that her perineum is bulging. You recognize that you don't have time to transfer her to labor and delivery. You just finished your OB rotation; therefore, you recognize that the the priority nursing care for mom and baby are:

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