The labor nurse would not encourage a mother to bear down until the cervix is completely dilated, to prevent:
A) Maternal exhaustion.
B) Cervical edema.
C) Tearing and bruising of the cervix.
D) Enhanced perineal thinning.
E) Having to perform an episiotomy.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q21: The labor and delivery nurse is reviewing
Q22: During the latent phase of labor, when
Q23: The nurse determines that a patient is
Q24: While caring for a patient in labor,
Q25: The midwife performs a vaginal exam and
Q27: The nurse is caring for a laboring
Q28: Which patient requires immediate intervention by the
Q29: The nurse is caring for a patient
Q30: During the fourth stage of labor, the
Q31: When comparing the anterior and posterior fontanelles
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents