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Alygatorr01285

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What is the most appropriate statement from the nurse when coaching the laboring woman with a fully dilated cervix to push?
 
  a. At the beginning of a contraction, hold your breath and push for 10 seconds.
  b. Take a deep breath and push between contractions.
  c. Begin pushing when a contraction starts and continue for the duration of the contraction.
  d. At the beginning of a contraction, take two deep breaths and push with the second exhalation.

Question 2

What is the most important nursing intervention during the fourth stage of labor?
 
  a. Monitor the frequency and intensity of contractions.
  b. Provide comfort measures.
  c. Assess for hemorrhage.
  d. Promote bonding.


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jennafosdick

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
When the cervix is fully dilated, the woman should take a deep breath and exhale at the beginning of a contraction, and then take another deep breath and push while exhaling.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Immediately after giving birth, every woman is assessed for signs of hemorrhage.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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