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 is part of the active management of labor that stimulates uterine contractions after labor has started but is not progressing satisfactorily.Augmentation uses amniotomy and oxytocin infusion,as well as some gentler,noninvasive methods.Forceps-assisted births and vacuum-assisted births are appropriately used at the end of labor and are not part of augmentation.

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