A student nurse is contemplating seeking independent practice as a certified nurse midwife. If the nurse reaches this goal, which components of practice should the she expect to fulfill?

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Rationale 1: Physical examinations are a part of the normal prenatal, intrapartum, and gynecological care provided to women and normal newborns. This is part of the midwife role.
Rationale 2: Certified nurse midwives provide normal gynecological services such as preventive health screenings.
Rationale 3: Management of complications is not an independent practice role. The midwife may participate in this care but does not do so independently.
Rationale 4: Certified nurse midwives provide family planning counseling as part of their role.
Rationale 5: Certified nurse midwives offer an alternative childbearing experience to low-risk patients. They do not provide independent care of high-risk pregnancies.

A Student Nurse Is Contemplating Seeking Independent Practice as a Certified