When the Physician Indicates a Shoulder Dystocia During the Delivery

question 4

Multiple Choice

When the physician indicates a shoulder dystocia during the delivery of a macrosomic fetus,the nurse would assist by:

• A)Calling a second physician to assist.
• B)Preparing for an immediate cesarean delivery.
• C)Assisting the woman into McRobert's maneuver.
• D)Utilizing fundal pressure to push the fetus out.

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