When preparing a woman for a cesarean birth,the nurse's care should include

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General anesthesia may be needed unexpectedly for cesarean birth.An oral antacid neutralizes gastric acid and reduces potential lung injury if the woman vomits and aspirates gastric contents during anesthesia.A narcotic at this point would put the fetus at high risk for respiratory distress.Perineal preparation is not necessary for a cesarean section.Some agencies will do an abdominal prep just before the surgery.The catheterization should be indwelling in order to keep the bladder small during the surgery.

When Preparing a Woman for a Cesarean Birth,the Nurse's Care