How frequently should the nurse in charge assess her uterine contractions if a patient is in the second stage of labor during this stage?

Every 15 minutes

Answer B. During the second stage of labor, the nurse should assess the strength, frequency, and duration of contraction every 15 minutes. If maternal or fetal problems are detected, more frequent monitoring is necessary.

An interval of 30 to 60 minutes between assessments is too long because of variations in the length and duration of patients labor.