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joesmith1212

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on: Jun 28, 2018
The perinatal nurse suggests that a laboring woman may wish to use the birth ball. The patient questions the rationale for this suggestion. The best answer by the nurse is that use of the birth ball will facilitate what action?
 
  A.
  Decreased maternal anxiety
  B.
  Decreased transmission of pain
  C.
  Fetal descent
  D.
  Increased number of opioid receptors

Question 2

The perinatal nurse explains to the student nurse that which of the following may increase labor discomfort?
 
  A.
  Amniotomy
  B.
  Correct use of breathing methods
  C.
  Fetus in an occiput anterior position
  D.
  Positional changes during active labor


babybsemail

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Assuming a sitting position on the birth ball facilitates a supported squatting position that opens the pelvis to allow fetal descent in preparation for birth.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Labor induction and augmentation, amniotomy, and vaginal examinations may be associated with intensifying labor discomfort. Amniotomy, which is the artificial rupture of the fetal membranes, may be performed using a plastic amnihook or surgical clamp. The occiput anterior position is the optimal position for the fetus. Proper breathing exercises and positional changes during labor facilitate comfort for the laboring woman.


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