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KimWrice

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As the second stage of labor begins, the mother has an urge to push. The nurse encourages her to use her abdominal muscles to assist with pushing because:
 
  a. the cervix is completely dilated.
  b. the baby needs to be brought down.
  c. the cervix needs to be enlarged.
  d. effacement needs to be completed.

Question 2

When caring for a patient with a disability, the rehabilitation nurse provides individual treatment to help the patient stay focused on the goal of:
 
  a. returning to normal.
  b. independence.
  c. employment.
  d. promotion of health.



Sophiapenny

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Answer to Question 1

A
Once the cervix is completely dilated, the woman is able to use voluntary muscles to push.

Answer to Question 2

B
A rehabilitation nurse must help the patient focus on increasing independence.



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