[Expert Solution]: You notice that the partner of an actively…

You notice that the partner of an actively laboring unmedicated patient is playing games on a device while the patient is trying to manage contraction pain. How would you respond? Mention in passing that the partner might want to pay attention to the laboring patient. Ask the partner if there is a reason they are disengaged from the labor process. Do nothing as it is not your concern. Gently engage the partner by showing them how to provide comfort measures for the patient.