Which information regarding the procedures and criteria for admitting a woman to the hospital labor unit is important for the nurse to understand?

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According to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA),a woman is entitled to active labor care and is presumed to be in true labor until a qualified health care provider certifies otherwise.A woman may have anyone she wishes present for her support.An interpreter must be provided by the hospital,either in person or by a telephonic service.Siblings of the new infant may be allowed at the delivery,depending on hospital policy and adequate preparation and supervision.

Which Information Regarding the Procedures and Criteria for Admitting a Woman