With regard to the process of augmentation of labor, the nurse should be aware that it:
A) Is part of the active management of labor that is instituted when the labor process is unsatisfactory.
B) Relies on more invasive methods when oxytocin and amniotomy have failed.
C) Is a modern management term to cover up the negative connotations of forceps-assisted birth.
D) Uses vacuum cups.

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Augmentation of labor is a part of the active management of labor that is instituted when the labor process is unsatisfactory, such as when contractions are weak, infrequent or insufficient. The goal is to speed up the progress of labor and achieve a safe vaginal delivery. It can involve the use of oxytocin, amniotomy or both.

With Regard to the Process of Augmentation of Labor, the Nurse