Author Question: During the second stage of labor, how often should the nurse should monitor the fetal heart rate? ... (Read 70 times)

olgavictoria · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

During the second stage of labor, how often should the nurse should monitor the fetal heart rate?

a. Every 5 minutes
b. Every 15 minutes
c. Every 30 minutes
d. Every hour

Question 2

A woman asks the nurse about the safety of sexual intercourse during her pregnancy. Which response by the nurse is the most correct?

a. Sexual activity should be avoided after the first trimester.
b. Sexual activity should be ceased in the case of vaginal bleeding.
c. Sexual activity should be avoided in the second trimester.
d. Sexual activity should be limited to activity that does not include intercourse.

ASDFGJLO · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Fetal heart rate should be assessed every 5 minutes during the second stage of labor.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Sexual intercourse can be enjoyed throughout pregnancy unless it is contraindicated by other conditions. In the case of vaginal bleeding, sexual activity should cease until the cause of the bleeding is determined by the doctor.