The Nurse Caring for a Patient Who Is Not Certain

question 14

Multiple Choice

The nurse caring for a patient who is not certain if she is in true labor will attempt to stimulate cervical effacement and intensify contractions in the patient by:

• A) offering the patient warm fluids to drink.
• B) helping the patient to ambulate in room.
• C) seating the patient upright in a straight backed chair.
• D) positioning the patient on her right side.

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