The nurse is caring for a pregnant woman with congenital heart disease. The woman asks if she will be able to have a vaginal delivery. Which answer by the nurse is correct?

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A)Vaginal delivery is preferable to Cesarean section for most clients with congenital heart defects because they will likely lose less blood with vaginal birth. Risk of wound infection and thrombophlebitis are also concerns with Cesarean birth. Dilated aorta, pulmonary hypertension, and aortic stenosis are contraindications for vaginal delivery.
B)Vaginal delivery is preferable to Cesarean section for most clients with congenital heart defects because they will likely lose less blood with vaginal birth. Risk of wound infection and thrombophlebitis are also concerns with Cesarean birth. Dilated aorta, pulmonary hypertension, and aortic stenosis are contraindications for vaginal delivery.
C)Vaginal delivery is preferable to Cesarean section for most clients with congenital heart defects because they will likely lose less blood with vaginal birth. Risk of wound infection and thrombophlebitis are also concerns with Cesarean birth. Dilated aorta, pulmonary hypertension, and aortic stenosis are contraindications for vaginal delivery.
D)Vaginal delivery is preferable to Cesarean section for most clients with congenital heart defects because they will likely lose less blood with vaginal birth. Risk of wound infection and thrombophlebitis are also concerns with Cesarean birth. Dilated aorta, pulmonary hypertension, and aortic stenosis are contraindications for vaginal delivery.

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