A Woman Is Having a Difficult Labor Because the Fetus

question 12

Multiple Choice

A woman is having a difficult labor because the fetus is presenting in the right occipital position (ROP) .To encourage fetal rotation and pain relief the nurse would position the patient:

• A) prone with legs supported and give her a back massage.
• B) supine with legs bent at the knee.
• C) standing with support.
• D) sitting up and leaning forward on the over-bed table.