Author Question: A nurse is providing care to a woman during the third stage of labor. Which of the following would ... (Read 108 times)

darbym82 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A nurse is providing care to a woman during the third stage of labor. Which of the following would alert the nurse that the placenta is separating? (Select all that apply.)

A) Boggy, soft uterus
B) Uterus becoming discoid shaped
C) Sudden gush of dark blood from the vagina
D) Shortening of the umbilical cord

Question 2

A pregnant patient planning for labor is asking questions about pain control options. What should the nurse explain about pain control during labor?

A) The physician will decide how much pain relief is needed during labor.
B) Pain medication should be started immediately when contractions are thought to begin.
C) Any medication should have maximum effect for the patient and minimal effect on the fetus.
D) Any medication will interfere with the ability of the uterus to contract during labor and delivery.

tanna.moeller · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Signs that the placenta is separating include a firmly contracting uterus, a change in uterine shape from discoid to globular ovoid, a sudden gush of dark blood from the vaginal opening, and lengthening of the umbilical cord protruding from the vagina.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Any pain medication should have maximum effect for the patient and minimal effect on the fetus. The patient has the right to choose how much pain relief is wanted or used. Pain relief should be provided only after labor is well established. Medication should not interfere with the ability of the uterus to contract during labor and delivery. All medication does not interfere with this ability.