The labor nurse would not encourage a mother to bear down until the cervix is completely dilated to prevent: (Select all that apply. )

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Encouraging a mother to bear down before the cervix is completely dilated can lead to maternal exhaustion due to ineffective pushing, cervical edema from the pressure against an undilated cervix, and tearing or bruising of the cervix due to the force against an area that is not yet ready to allow the baby to pass through.

The Labor Nurse Would Not Encourage a Mother to Bear