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KimWrice

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on: Jul 11, 2018
As the second stage of labor begins, the mother has an urge to push. The nurse encourages her to use her abdominal muscles to assist with pushing because:
 
  a. the cervix is completely dilated.
  b. the baby needs to be brought down.
  c. the cervix needs to be enlarged.
  d. effacement needs to be completed.

Question 2

When caring for a patient with a disability, the rehabilitation nurse provides individual treatment to help the patient stay focused on the goal of:
 
  a. returning to normal.
  b. independence.
  c. employment.
  d. promotion of health.


Sophiapenny

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Once the cervix is completely dilated, the woman is able to use voluntary muscles to push.

Answer to Question 2

B
A rehabilitation nurse must help the patient focus on increasing independence.


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