The woman in labor should be encouraged to use the Valsalva ...

[rachel9]

The woman in labor should be encouraged to use the Valsalva maneuver (holding one's breath and tightening abdominal muscles) for pushing during the second stage. Is this statement true or false?
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

People who have two copies of the same abnormal autosomal dominant gene will usually be
 
  a. More severely affected by the disorder than will people with one copy of the gene
  b. Infertile and unable to transmit the gene
  c. Carriers of the trait but not affected with the disorder
  d. Mildly affected with the disorder

[huda]

Answer to Question 1

F
The woman should actually be discouraged from using the Valsalva maneuver. This
activity increases intrathoracic pressure, reduces venous return, and increases venous
pressure. During the Valsalva maneuver, fetal hypoxia may occur. The process is reversed
when the woman takes a breath.

Answer to Question 2

A
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A People who have two copies of an abnormal gene are usually more severely
affected by the disorder because they have no normal gene to maintain normal
function.
B Infertility may or may not be caused by chromosomal defects.
C A carrier of a trait has one recessive gene.
D Those mildly affected with the disorder will have only one copy of the abnormal
gene.