A nurse is assisting in evaluating a client's progress during labor. Exhibits Click to highlight the client findings that indicate the labor is progressing as expected. To deselect a finding, click on the finding again. Nurses' Notes 1615: Client is in the partial sitting position and is instructed to bear down during uterine contraction. Client reports the urge to defecate. There is increased bloody show and the cervix is 10 cm dilated. Contractions 5 min apart. Contractions strong on palpation. Vital Signs 1615: Temperature 39.1° C (102.4" F) Respiratory rate 20/min Heart rate 110/min Blood pressure 100/74 mm Hg Oxygen saturation 96%