Nurses should be cognizant of what regarding the mechanism of labor?
A) Seven critical movements usually progress in a orderly sequence.
B) Asynclitism is sometimes achieved by means of the Leopold's maneuver.
C) Effects of the forces determining descent are modified by the shape of the woman's pelvis and the size of the fetal head.
D) At birth,the baby is said to achieve "restitution";that is,a return to the C-shape of the womb.

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Nurses should be aware that the shape of the woman's pelvis and the size of the fetal head can affect the forces determining descent during labor. This knowledge can help nurses anticipate potential difficulties and provide appropriate interventions to promote a safe delivery. A, B, and D, although related to mechanisms of labor, do not provide as relevant information as choice C.

Nurses Should Be Cognizant of What Regarding the Mechanism of Labor