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stevenposner

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on: Jun 28, 2018
Why should the nurse encourage the mother to void during the fourth stage of labor?
 
  a. A full bladder could interfere with cervical dilation.
  b. A full bladder could obstruct progress of the infant through the birth canal.
  c. A full bladder could obstruct the passage of the placenta. d.
  A full bladder could predispose the mother to uterine hemorrhage.

Question 2

The nurse observes the patient bearing down with contractions and crying out, The baby is coming What is the best nursing intervention?
 
  a. Find the physician.
  b. Stay with the woman and use the call bell to get help.
  c. Send the woman's partner to locate a registered nurse.
  d. Assist with deep breathing to slow the labor process.


GCabra

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

ANS: D
A full bladder immediately after birth can cause excessive bleeding because it pushes the uterus upward and interferes with contractions.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
If birth appears to be imminent, the nurse should not leave the woman and should summon help with the call bell.


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