Which of the following is the correct technique to check for crowning in the assessment of a woman in labor?
A) Cover her with a sheet, have her remove her underwear, wait for a contraction, and then visualize the vaginal opening.
B) Place your hand on the woman's abdomen, just above the umbilicus, and check for the firmness of the uterus during contractions.
C) Ask the woman to "push" or "bear down" as you inspect the vaginal opening.
D) None of the above
A
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