Author Question: During labor the fetus begins to deliver but instead of continuing to emerge, it retracts into the ... (Read 74 times)

SO00 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

During labor the fetus begins to deliver but instead of continuing to emerge, it retracts into the vagina. What should the nurse try first?

A) McRoberts maneuver
B) Zavanelli maneuver
C) Apply pressure to the fundus
D) Attempt to push one of the fetus's shoulders in a clockwise or counterclockwise motion

Question 2

The fetus of a multigravida patient has died. Photographs are taken of the fetus according to organizational policy and when the patient is informed that pictures are available, she angrily responds no and bursts into tears. How should the nurse respond?

A) Apologize and plan to destroy the photos
B) Encourage the patient to think of her other children
C) Explain that the hospital will keep the photos in case she changes her mind
D) Explain that once the shock and grief passes she will probably want the photos