This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: What nursing action best helps to prevent perineal lacerations during birth? A. Providing ... (Read 27 times)

mrsjacobs44

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 500
on: Jun 28, 2018
What nursing action best helps to prevent perineal lacerations during birth?
 
  A.
  Providing adequate coaching on pushing and breathing
  B.
  Applying warm compresses to the perineum
  C.
  Helping the woman to squat during labor
  D.
  Performing an episiotomy early in labor

Question 2

A nurse notes a perineal laceration that extends into the rectal mucosa after a woman gives birth to a full-term baby. How does the nurse document this information?
 
  A.
  First-degree laceration
  B.
  Second-degree laceration
  C.
  Third-degree laceration
  D.
  Fourth-degree laceration


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

chjcharjto14

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 342
Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Adequate coaching on pushing and breathing helps the woman deliver the fetal head in a controlled manner, which reduces the likelihood and/or severity of perineal lacerations. Applying warm compresses to the perineum is one of many complementary therapies used to reduce birth trauma. However, results have been inconsistent.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
A fourth-degree laceration extends into the rectal mucosa and exposes the lumen of the rectum. A first-degree laceration involves only the perineal skin and vaginal mucosa. A second-degree laceration involves the skin, mucous membrane, and fascia of the perineal body. A third-degree laceration involves the skin, mucous membrane, and muscle of the perineal body and extends into the rectal sphincter.


mrsjacobs44

  • Member
  • Posts: 500
Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Excellent

ryhom

  • Member
  • Posts: 366
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.

Did you know?

Pregnant women usually experience a heightened sense of smell beginning late in the first trimester. Some experts call this the body's way of protecting a pregnant woman from foods that are unsafe for the fetus.

Did you know?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released reports detailing the deaths of infants (younger than 1 year of age) who died after being given cold and cough medications. This underscores the importance of educating parents that children younger than 2 years of age should never be given over-the-counter cold and cough medications without consulting their physicians.

Did you know?

As the western states of America were settled, pioneers often had to drink rancid water from ponds and other sources. This often resulted in chronic diarrhea, causing many cases of dehydration and death that could have been avoided if clean water had been available.

Did you know?

The word drug comes from the Dutch word droog (meaning "dry"). For centuries, most drugs came from dried plants, hence the name.

Homans Sign Maternal Nursing Homans Sign Maternal Nursing
Patient teaching: health promotion to prevent osteroporosis in women Patient teaching: health promotion to prevent osteroporosis in women
Gating of sodium and potassium channels during an action potential. Gating of sodium and potassium channels during an action potential.
Summary of Drug Action: Common Routes of Administration Summary of Drug Action: Common Routes of Administration
Mechanism of action of anticoagulant Mechanism of action of anticoagulant
Example of cnidocyte action Example of cnidocyte action
Video: Glucose anabolism reactions: Glycogenolysis and Gluconeogenesis

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library